George Deukmejian
Courken George "Duke" Deukmejian, Jr. (/djuːkˈmeɪdʒən/;[1] June 6, 1928 – May 8, 2018) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party.
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| 35th Governor of California | |
| In office January 3, 1983 – January 7, 1991 | |
| Lieutenant | Leo T. McCarthy |
| Preceded by | Jerry Brown |
| Succeeded by | Pete Wilson |
| 27th Attorney General of California | |
| In office January 8, 1979 – January 3, 1983 | |
| Governor | Jerry Brown |
| Preceded by | Evelle J. Younger |
| Succeeded by | John Van de Kamp |
| Member of the California State Senate | |
| In office 1967–1979 | |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | William Grant |
| Succeeded by | James A. Hayes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Courken George Deukmejian Jr. June 6, 1928 Menands, New York, U.S. |
| Died | May 8, 2018 (aged 89) Long Beach, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Gloria Saatjian |
| Children | 3 |
| Residence | Long Beach, California, U.S. |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1953–1955 |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Judge Advocate General's Corps |
He was the 35th Governor of California from 1983 to 1991. He was also California Attorney General from 1979 to 1983.
Deukmejian died at his home in Long Beach, California on May 8, 2018 at the age of 89.[2]
George Deukmejian Media
Deukmejian with Governor Ronald Reagan signing the 1973 California death penalty bill.
Deukmejian (left) with LAPD Chief Daryl Gates and County Sheriff Sherman Block, 1986.
Deukmejian with President Ronald Reagan in the Oval Office, 1983
Jerry Brown (left), Gray Davis (center) and Deukmejian (right) in September 2010
References
- ↑ "Deukmejian". The CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. Archived from the original on 18 February 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2011.
- ↑ Luther, Claudia; Paddock, Richard (May 8, 2018). George Deukmejian dead at 89, public safety and law-and-order dominated two-term governor's agenda. http://www.latimes.com/la-pol-ca-george-deukmejian-dies-20180508-story.html. Retrieved May 8, 2018.
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