William Sullivan (Kentucky politician)

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William Sullivan
Member of the Kentucky Senate
from the 4th district
In office
January 1, 1966 – January 1, 1982
Preceded byJ. Murray Blue
Succeeded byHenry G. Lackey
In office
January 1, 1954 – January 1, 1958
Preceded byStanley Hoffman
Succeeded byJ. Murray Blue
Personal details
Born(1921-11-01)November 1, 1921
Harrodsburg, Kentucky
DiedSeptember 11, 2013(2013-09-11) (aged 91)
Henderson, Kentucky
EducationCentre College
University of Kentucky College of Law
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Battles/warsWorld War II

William L. Sullivan (November 1, 1921 – September 11, 2013) was an American lawyer and politician.

Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Sullivan served in the United States Army during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Centre College and his law degree from University of Kentucky College of Law. He then practiced law. He served in the Kentucky State Senate in 1954-1958 and 1966-1982 and was acting Governor of Kentucky several times. He died in Henderson, Kentucky.[1][2]

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