Louis J. Lefkowitz
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Louis J. Lefkowitz (July 3, 1904 – June 20, 1996) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the Attorney General of New York State for 22 years. He was a Republican.
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Louis J. Lefkowitz | |
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59th Attorney General of New York | |
In office January 10, 1957 – December 31, 1978 | |
Governor | W. Averell Harriman Nelson Rockefeller Malcolm Wilson Hugh Carey |
Preceded by | Jacob K. Javits |
Succeeded by | Robert Abrams |
Member of the New York State Assembly from the New York County's 6th district | |
In office January 1, 1928 – December 31, 1930 | |
Preceded by | Morris Weinfeld |
Succeeded by | Irving D. Neustein |
Personal details | |
Born | (1904-07-03)July 3, 1904 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Died | June 20, 1996(1996-06-20) (aged 91) Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Helen Schwimmer
(m. 1931; died 1986) |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | The High School of Commerce (1921) Fordham Law School (1925) |
Profession | Lawyer, judge, politician |
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