William Milliken
William Grawn Milliken (March 26, 1922 – October 18, 2019) was an American politician. He served as the 44th Governor of Michigan from January 22, 1969 to January 1, 1983. He was a member of the Republican Party.[1]
William Milliken | |
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| 44th Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 22, 1969 – January 1, 1983 | |
| Lieutenant | Thomas F. Schweigert (acting) James Brickley James Damman James Brickley |
| Preceded by | George Romney |
| Succeeded by | James Blanchard |
| 54th Lieutenant Governor of Michigan | |
| In office January 1, 1965 – January 22, 1969 | |
| Governor | George Romney |
| Preceded by | John Lesinski |
| Succeeded by | Thomas F. Schweigert (acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Grawn Milliken March 26, 1922 Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | October 18, 2019 (aged 97) Traverse City, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Wallbank (m. October 20, 1945–November 16, 2012; her death); 2 children |
| Alma mater | Yale University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army Air Forces |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Milliken was born in Traverse City, Michigan. He died on October 18, 2019 in Traverse City at the age of 97.[2]
References
- ↑ "Statement by William G. Milliken". Traverse City Record Eagle. 2004-10-18. Archived from the original on 2006-04-08. Retrieved 2006-06-07.
- ↑ Livengood, Chad; Mauger, Craig (October 18, 2019). "Bill Milliken, Michigan's Longest-Serving Governor, Dies". The Detroit News. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/10/18/william-milliken-obituary-michigan-longest-serving-governor/1817606001/. Retrieved October 18, 2019.
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