About Charles R. Holley
Lived 1924 – 1981 (aged 56). Charles R. Holley was an American politician.
Charles Richard Holley Sr. (November 11, 1924 – March 15, 1981 ) was an American lawyer, state legislator, and circuit court judge in the state of Florida. He was the Republican candidate for governor in 1964. He represented Pinellas County in the Florida House of Representatives from 1960 to 1964 and served as minority leader during part of that time.
Early life Holley was born on November 11, 1924, in Jacksonville, Florida. He challenged the constitutionality of a Florida law requiring candidates for elected political office to not be serving in an elected office that would have an overlapping term with the new office if they won.
He died on March 15, 1981, in Naples, Florida, aged 56.
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Who was Charles R. Holley?
Florida lawyer, judge and legislator
When was Charles R. Holley born?
Charles R. Holley was born on 11 November 1924.
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Charles R. Holley died on 15 March 1981.
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Charles R. Holley was a politician.
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Charles R. Holley was American.
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