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Arthur A. Small

1933 – 2015

American politician

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About Arthur A. Small

Lived 1933 – 2015 (aged 81). Arthur A. Small was an American politician and lawyer.

Arthur Adams Small, Jr. (October 14, 1933 – October 3, 2015) was an American lawyer and politician in the state of Iowa. He served in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1971 to 1979, and in the Iowa State Senate from 1979 to 1987, as a Democrat.

Early life Small was born in Brunswick, Maine. He attended Bowdoin College, and served in the United States Army. He later earned a master's degree in English from the University of Iowa.

Legislative career While serving in the Iowa General Assembly, Small entered law school at the age of forty-eight, earning a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Iowa College of Law. In 1986, Small ran unsuccessfully for Lieutenant Governor of Iowa.

Post-legislative career From 1987 to 2000, Small practiced law and worked as a lobbyist representing a variety of clients. He lived in Iowa City, Iowa. In 2004, Small ran unsuccessfully for U.S. Senate. He died, aged 81, on October 3, 2015, in Iowa City of kidney failure.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Iowa College of Law, University of Iowa, Bowdoin College, Juris Doctor
Positions held
Member of the State Senate of Iowa, Member of the Iowa House of Representatives
Also known as
Arthur Adams Small, Jr.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur A. Small?

American politician (1933-2015)

When was Arthur A. Small born?

Arthur A. Small was born on 14 October 1933 in Brunswick.

When did Arthur A. Small die?

Arthur A. Small died on 3 October 2015 in Iowa City.

What was Arthur A. Small's occupation?

Arthur A. Small was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Arthur A. Small?

Arthur A. Small was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur A. Small

· Wikidata: Q18729380

· DBpedia: Arthur A. Small

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