Edward Fadeley

American lawyer and politician

Edward Fadeley - American lawyer and politician
Born

1929
96 years ago

Died

August 30th, 2015
9 years ago — 86 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a member of the Indiana House of Representatives. Held the position of Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party. Participated in various legal practices and contributed to local legal matters. Engaged in community service and local governance. Advocated for Democratic values during his political career.

Served in the Indiana House of Representatives

Chair of the Indiana Democratic Party

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