Richard Edmund Lyng
Richard Edmund Lyng (June 29, 1918 – February 1, 2003) was an American politician. As a Republican, he served as the United States Secretary of Agriculture between 1986 and 1989 under the Ronald Reagan administration.
Richard Edmund Lyng | |
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22nd United States Secretary of Agriculture | |
In office March 7, 1986 – January 20, 1989 | |
President | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | John R. Block |
Succeeded by | Clayton K. Yeutter |
Personal details | |
Born | San Francisco, California, United States | June 29, 1918
Died | February 1, 2003 Modesto, California, United States | (aged 84)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Bethyl Lyng |
Children | Jeannette Lyng Robinson Marilyn Lyng O'Connell |
Parents | Edmund John Lyng Sara McGrath Lyng |
Alma mater | University of Notre Dame |
Occupation | Government |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Lyng died of complications from Parkinson's disease in Modesto, California, on February 1, 2003.
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