Ryan deGraffenried Sr.
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Ryan DeGraffenried Sr.?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
For his son, another prominent Alabama legislator, see Ryan DeGraffenried.
William Ryan deGraffenried Sr. (April 15, 1925 – February 10, 1966) was an American attorney and politician from Alabama.
Quick Facts Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 11th district, Preceded by ...
Ryan DeGraffenried Sr. | |
---|---|
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 11th district | |
In office November 1954 – February 10, 1966 | |
Preceded by | J. P. Shelton |
Personal details | |
Born | William Ryan deGraffenried (1925-04-15)April 15, 1925 Tuscaloosa, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 1966(1966-02-10) (aged 40) Fort Payne, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Margaret Nell Maxwell
(m. 1945) |
Children | 3, including Ryan Jr. |
Parent |
|
Alma mater | University of Alabama |
Occupation | Attorney, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Unit | 3rd Armored Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Purple Heart (2) |
Close