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Nick Begich

1932-04-06 – 1972-10-16

Portrait of Nick Begich
Nick Begich, Member of the U.S. House of RepresentativesCredit: United States Congress

Life & Legacy

Nicholas Joseph Begich Sr. (born April 6, 1932 – disappeared October 16, 1972; declared dead December 29, 1972) was an American politician, school counselor, and school administrator. He served in the Alaska state senate for eight years before being elected in 1970 as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska. He is presumed to have died in the crash of a light aircraft in Alaska in October 1972; his body was never found. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Occupation & Career

politician, school teacher, school superintendent, businessperson

Education

St. Cloud State University; University of Minnesota; University of North Dakota; University of Colorado

Legacy Highlights

Employer

University of Alaska Anchorage

Education & Institutions

St. Cloud State University · University of Colorado · University of Minnesota · University of North Dakota

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q1619015 — wikidata View source

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