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Earl Coe

1892 – 1964

American politician

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About Earl Coe

Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 71–72). Earl Coe was an American politician.

Earl Sylvester Coe (1892 – May 23, 1964) was an American politician who served as the ninth Secretary of State of Washington. Coe previously served as a member of the Washington State Legislature.

Early life Coe was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Career In 1913, he relocated to Bingen, Washington, where he worked in the shipping and lumber business.

In 1938, he was elected to the Washington House of Representatives taking the seat previously held by Christian Aalvik. In 1944, he was elected to the Washington State Senate. He was also an unsuccessful candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1946. From 1946 to 1948, he served as the chair of the Washington State Democratic Party. He was a Democratic candidate for the 1956 Washington gubernatorial election, losing to Albert Rosellini. When Rosellini was elected governor, he appointed Coe to serve as secretary of state. He served from 1948 to 1957. He later served as the director of the Washington Department of Conservation.

Death Coe died in Olympia, Washington in 1964.

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Important facts

Born
1892, Minneapolis
Birth century
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Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Washington House of Representatives, Member of the Washington State Senate, Secretary of State of Washington
Also known as
Earl Sylvester Coe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Earl Coe?

American politician

When was Earl Coe born?

Earl Coe was born in 1892 in Minneapolis.

When did Earl Coe die?

Earl Coe died on 23 May 1964 in Olympia, Washington.

What was Earl Coe's occupation?

Earl Coe was a politician.

What nationality was Earl Coe?

Earl Coe was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Earl Coe

· Wikidata: Q98669473

· DBpedia: Earl Coe

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