Murphy James Foster, Jr., known as Mike Foster (July 11, 1930 – October 4, 2020) was an American politician. He served as the 53rd Governor of Louisiana. He served from January 1996 until January 2004. Foster is a businessman, landowner, and sportsman in St. Mary Parish.
Quick facts 53rd Governor of Louisiana, Lieutenant ...
Murphy J. Foster Jr. |
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 Governor Mike Foster at a meeting |
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In office
January 8, 1996 – January 12, 2004 |
| Lieutenant | Kathleen Blanco |
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| Preceded by | Edwin Edwards |
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| Succeeded by | Kathleen Blanco |
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In office
1988–1996 |
| Preceded by | Anthony Guarisco, Jr. |
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| Succeeded by | John Siracusa |
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| Born | Murphy James Foster, III
(1930-07-11)July 11, 1930
Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Died | October 4, 2020(2020-10-04) (aged 90)
Franklin, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Political party | Democratic (before 1995)
Republican (since 1995) |
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| Spouse(s) | Alice C. Foster |
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| Relations | Murphy J. Foster, Sr. (paternal grandfather)
Robert Roberts, Jr. (maternal grandfather)
Captain Alfred Goodwill (maternal great-grandfather)
Jasper Goodwill (cousin) |
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| Parents | Murphy J. and Olive Roberts Foster |
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| Residence | Franklin, Louisiana |
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| Alma mater | Louisiana State University
Southern University Law School |
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| Profession | Rancher; businessman |
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| Branch/service | United States Air Force |
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| Battles/wars | Korean War |
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Foster died in Franklin, Louisiana on October 4, 2020 at the age of 90.[1]
