Clarence J. Brown

Ohio Lieutenant Governor and publisher

Clarence J. Brown - Ohio Lieutenant Governor and publisher
Born

July 14th, 1893
131 years ago

Died

1965
60 years ago — 72 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as the 36th Lieutenant Governor of Ohio from 1945 to 1947. Worked as a publisher and was involved in the newspaper industry for several decades. Played a significant role in state politics and contributed to the growth and development of the Republican Party in Ohio.

Served as Ohio's 36th Lieutenant Governor

Published several prominent newspapers

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