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Milward Simpson
Former Senator and Governor of Wyoming / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Milward Lee Simpson (November 12, 1897 – June 11, 1993) was an American politician who served as a U.S. Senator and as the 23rd Governor of Wyoming, the first born in the state. In 1985, he was inducted into the Hall of Great Westerners of the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Wyoming, Preceded by ...
Milward Simpson | |
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![]() Simpson c. 1955 | |
United States Senator from Wyoming | |
In office November 6, 1962 – January 3, 1967 | |
Preceded by | John J. Hickey |
Succeeded by | Clifford Hansen |
23rd Governor of Wyoming | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 5, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Clifford Joy Rogers |
Succeeded by | John J. Hickey |
Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives | |
In office 1926–1927 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Milward Lee Simpson (1897-11-12)November 12, 1897 Jackson, Wyoming, U.S. |
Died | June 11, 1993(1993-06-11) (aged 95) Cody, Wyoming, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Lorna Kooi Simpson |
Children | Pete Simpson Alan K. Simpson |
Alma mater | University of Wyoming Harvard Law School |
Profession | Attorney; businessman |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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