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For the football player, see Hank Brown (American football).
George Hanks "Hank" Brown (born February 12, 1940) is an American politician and lawyer from Colorado. He is a former Republican politician and U.S. Senator. He served as the president of the University of Northern Colorado from July 1998 to June 2002, and later as the 21st president of the University of Colorado system from April 2005 to January 2008.
Quick Facts 21st President of the University of Colorado, Preceded by ...
Hank Brown | |
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21st President of the University of Colorado | |
In office August 1, 2005 – March 10, 2008 Acting: April 2005-August 2005 | |
Preceded by | Elizabeth Hoffman |
Succeeded by | Bruce D. Benson |
President of the University of Northern Colorado | |
In office July 1998 – June 2002 | |
Preceded by | Howard Skinner (acting) |
Succeeded by | Kay Norton |
United States Senator from Colorado | |
In office January 3, 1991 – January 3, 1997 | |
Preceded by | William L. Armstrong |
Succeeded by | Wayne Allard |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1981 – January 3, 1991 | |
Preceded by | James P. Johnson |
Succeeded by | Wayne Allard |
Member of the Colorado Senate from the 29th district | |
In office January 3, 1973 – January 5, 1977 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth I. “Ken” Kinnie[1] |
Succeeded by | Duane Woodard |
Personal details | |
Born | George Hanks Brown (1940-02-12) February 12, 1940 (age 84) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Colorado at Boulder (BS, JD) George Washington University (LLM) |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1962–1966 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
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