About Ceferino Quintana
Lived 1894 – 1977 (aged 82). Ceferino Quintana was an American politician.
Ceferino Quintana (August 12, 1894 – March 20, 1977) was an American politician and law enforcement officer who served as the 12th lieutenant governor of New Mexico from 1941 through 1943.
Background Quintana served in World War I. He was also chair of the San Miguel County Democratic Party in the 1930s and 1940s. taking office in 1941. He served as the acting governor of New Mexico in February and March 1941. In 1942, he decided to run for sheriff of San Miguel County, but lost the election.
Quintana lived in Pecos, New Mexico.
Quintana died at the Albuquerque Veterans Administration Medical Center on March 20, 1977.
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Who was Ceferino Quintana?
American politician (1894-1977)
When was Ceferino Quintana born?
Ceferino Quintana was born on 12 August 1894.
When did Ceferino Quintana die?
Ceferino Quintana died on 20 March 1977 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
What was Ceferino Quintana's occupation?
Ceferino Quintana was a politician.
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Ceferino Quintana was American.
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