Richard B. Ogilvie
Richard Buell Ogilvie (February 22, 1923 – May 10, 1988) was the 35th Governor of Illinois. He was governor from 1969 to 1973. Obilvie was wounded in World War II. In the 1960s, before becoming governor, he became known as the mafia-fighting sheriff of Cook County, Illinois.
Richard B. Ogilvie | |
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 Ogilvie in 1969 | |
| 35th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 13, 1969 – January 8, 1973 | |
| Lieutenant | Paul Simon |
| Preceded by | Samuel Shapiro |
| Succeeded by | Dan Walker |
| President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Seymour Simon |
| Succeeded by | George Dunne |
| Sheriff of Cook County | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Frank G. Sain |
| Succeeded by | Joseph I. Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1923 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 1988 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Dorothy Shriver |
| Profession | Attorney Politician Law enforcement officer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Tank Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Ogilvie was born on February 22, 1923 in Kansas City, Missouri.[1][2] He studied at Yale University. Ogilvie was married to Dorthy Shriver. They had no children. Ogilvie died on May 10, 1988 from a heart attack in Chicago, Illinois, aged 65.
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