David H. Gambrell

David Henry Gambrell (December 20, 1929 – May 6, 2021) was an American politician. Gambrell served in the United States Senate representing Georgia from 1971 through 1972.[1] He was appointed to the Senate by President Jimmy Carter.

David H. Gambrell
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United States Senator
from Georgia
In office
February 1, 1971 – November 7, 1972
Appointed byJimmy Carter
Preceded byRichard Russell, Jr.
Succeeded bySam Nunn
Personal details
Born(1929-12-20)December 20, 1929
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 6, 2021(2021-05-06) (aged 91)
Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Luck Flanders Gambrell (1953–2015; her death)
Jeanne Martin Gambrell
ChildrenLuck Gambrell
Henry Gambrell
Alice Gambrell
Mary Gambrell
Alma materDavidson College
Harvard Law School
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
UnitReserves

Gambrell died on May 6, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia at the age of 91.[2]

References

  1. David Gambrell biography
  2. "Obit". www.dignitymemorial.com. Retrieved 2021-05-10.