Tony Earl
Anthony Scully Earl (April 12, 1936 – February 23, 2023) was an American politician and a member of the Democratic party.
Tony Earl | |
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41st Governor of Wisconsin | |
In office January 3, 1983 – January 5, 1987 | |
Lieutenant | James Flynn |
Preceded by | Lee Dreyfus |
Succeeded by | Tommy Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | Anthony Scully Earl April 12, 1936 Lansing, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | February 23, 2023 Madison, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Jane Nemke Earl[1] |
Profession | Prosecutor, attorney |
Earl was the 41st Governor of Wisconsin from 1983 until 1987. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1958 and earned a J.D. from the University of Chicago. After four years in the Navy, including two years as a legal officer, Earl moved to Wisconsin in 1965.
Earl died of problems caused by a stroke on February 23, 2023 at a hospital in Madison, Wisconsin at the age of 86.[2]
References
- ↑ Doug Moe (2012-02-22). "Doug Moe: Former governor, new wife are 'giddy'". Wisconsin State Journal. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ↑ Schmidt, Mitchell (February 23, 2023). Former Gov. Tony Earl, a champion for equality and conservation, dies at 86. https://madison.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/former-gov-tony-earl-a-champion-for-equality-and-conservation-dies-at-86/article_3d553784-72b8-5366-89c9-f539f2c04238.html. Retrieved February 23, 2023.