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Christopher Jackman

1916 – 1991

American politician

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Lived 1916 – 1991 (aged 74). Christopher Jackman was an American politician.

Christopher J. Jackman (July 12, 1916 – January 28, 1991) was an American labor organizer and Democratic Party politician from West New York, New Jersey, who served in both houses of the New Jersey Legislature. He was Speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly from 1978 until 1982.

Life and career Jackman was born in New York City in 1916. He attended public schools in West New York, New Jersey and took labor classes at Rutgers University and Cornell University. A longtime labor advocate, he became vice-president of the International Brotherhood of Pulp, Sulphite, and Paper Mill Workers and its successor, the United Paperworkers International Union. He sat on the executive board of the New Jersey AFL-CIO.

Jackman was chairman of the West New York Housing Authority from 1952 to 1959. He was elected to the New Jersey General Assembly from Hudson County in 1967. He became majority leader in 1977 and speaker in 1978, serving in the latter position until 1982 when he was replaced by Alan Karcher. He was a delegate to the 1980 Democratic National Convention.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Cornell University, Rutgers University, Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations
Positions held
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly, Member of the State Senate of New Jersey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Christopher Jackman?

American politician (1916-1991)

When was Christopher Jackman born?

Christopher Jackman was born on 12 July 1916.

When did Christopher Jackman die?

Christopher Jackman died on 28 January 1991.

What was Christopher Jackman's occupation?

Christopher Jackman was a politician.

What nationality was Christopher Jackman?

Christopher Jackman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christopher Jackman

· Wikidata: Q5112623

· DBpedia: Christopher Jackman

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