Faith Community
Catholic Church
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William Allen Egan
1914-10-08 – 1984-05-06
Life & Legacy
William Allen Egan (October 8, 1914 – May 6, 1984) was an American Democratic politician. He served as the first governor of Alaska from January 3, 1959, to 1966 and 1970 to 1974, as well as a shadow U.S. senator from Alaska Territory from 1956 to 1959. Born in Valdez, Alaska, Egan is one of only two governors in the state's history (along with Bill Walker) to have been born in Alaska. He was the Democratic nominee in the first five gubernatorial elections (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, and 1974).
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson, governor, mayor
Faith & Community
Catholic Church
Legacy Highlights
Church
Catholic Church
Verified Legacy Record
Family Child
Dennis Egan
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q878916 · wikidata
Family Mother
Cora L. Allen
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Family Spouse
Neva Egan
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Sources & Provenance
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