John A. Durkin
American politician (1936–2012) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Anthony Durkin (March 29, 1936 – October 16, 2012) was an American politician who served as a Democratic U.S. Senator from New Hampshire from 1975 until 1980.
Quick Facts United States Senator from New Hampshire, Preceded by ...
John Durkin | |
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United States Senator from New Hampshire | |
In office September 18, 1975 – December 29, 1980 | |
Preceded by | Norris Cotton |
Succeeded by | Warren Rudman |
Personal details | |
Born | John Anthony Durkin (1936-03-29)March 29, 1936 Brookfield, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | October 16, 2012(2012-10-16) (aged 76) Franklin, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patricia Durkin (Divorced) |
Children | 3 |
Education | College of the Holy Cross (BA) Georgetown University (JD) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1959–1961 |
Rank | Lieutenant |
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