About Calvin L. Rampton
Lived 1913 – 2007 (aged 93). Calvin L. Rampton was an American politician, governor, jurist and prosecutor.
Calvin Lewellyn Rampton (November 6, 1913 – September 16, 2007) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 11th governor of Utah from 1965 to 1977.
With a tenure spanning for 12 years, he is both the longest serving governor of Utah, and the only Democrat to have served more than two terms.
Early life and education He was born to Llewellyn Smith Rampton and Janet Campbell in Bountiful, Utah. Following his graduation from Davis High School in 1931, Rampton took over his family's automobile business, due to his father's death that same year. He sold the business in 1933 and entered the University of Utah, graduating in 1936. He also studied at the George Washington University Law School while working as administrative assistant to Congressman J. W. Robinson.
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Who was Calvin L. Rampton?
American politician (1913-2007)
When was Calvin L. Rampton born?
Calvin L. Rampton was born on 6 November 1913 in Bountiful.
When did Calvin L. Rampton die?
Calvin L. Rampton died on 16 September 2007 in Holladay.
What was Calvin L. Rampton's occupation?
Calvin L. Rampton was a politician, governor, jurist and prosecutor.
What nationality was Calvin L. Rampton?
Calvin L. Rampton was American.
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