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Allan Shivers
1907-10-05 – 1985-01-14
Life & Legacy
Robert Allan Shivers (October 5, 1907 – January 14, 1985) was an American politician who served as the 37th governor of Texas from 1949 to 1957. Shivers was a leader of the Texas Democratic Party during the turbulent 1940s and 1950s and developed the lieutenant governor's post into an extremely powerful perch in the state government.
Occupation & Career
politician, lawyer, businessperson, governor
Education
University of Texas at Austin
Legacy Highlights
Education & Institutions
University of Texas at Austin
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q402676 — wikidata View source
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