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Eugene D. O'Sullivan

1883 – 1968

American politician

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Lived 1883 – 1968 (aged 84). Eugene D. O'Sullivan was an American politician and lawyer.

Eugene Daniel O'Sullivan (May 31, 1883 – February 7, 1968) was an American Democratic Party politician from Nebraska.

He was born in on a cattle ranch near Kent, Kansas to John E. O'Sullivan and Josephine Kluh O'Sullivan on May 31, 1883. He was married to Ellen Katherine Lovely. He graduated from Christian Brothers College, in St. Joseph, Missouri, attended St. Benedict's College, in Atchison, Kansas in 1904 and 1905 and graduated from Creighton University School of Law in Omaha, Nebraska in 1910. He was admitted to the bar in 1910 and set up practice in Omaha.

He ran for governor of Nebraska in 1934 but was unsuccessful in getting the Democratic nomination and was also unsuccessful as a write-in candidate in 1934 for the United States Senate. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1924, 1928, 1932, 1940, and 1944. He was elected as a Democrat to the Eighty-first United States Congress when he defeated incumbent Republican Rep. Howard Buffett, the father of Warren Buffett. He served from January 3, 1949, to January 3, 1951. He unsuccessfully ran for reelection in 1950 to the Eighty-second United States Congress when Buffett defeated him to reclaim his old seat. He resumed the practice of law and died in Omaha on February 7, 1968. He is buried in Calvary Cemetery, in Omaha.

O'Sullivan was a Catholic, an Elk and a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Fraternal Order of Eagles.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Benedictine College, Creighton University School of Law, Primary school, Christian Brothers College High School
Positions held
United States representative, Delegate
Also known as
Eugene Daniel O'Sullivan, Eugene O'Sullivan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Eugene D. O'Sullivan?

American politician (1883-1968)

When was Eugene D. O'Sullivan born?

Eugene D. O'Sullivan was born on 31 May 1883 in Kent.

When did Eugene D. O'Sullivan die?

Eugene D. O'Sullivan died on 7 February 1968 in Omaha.

What was Eugene D. O'Sullivan's occupation?

Eugene D. O'Sullivan was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was Eugene D. O'Sullivan?

Eugene D. O'Sullivan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Eugene D. O'Sullivan

· Wikidata: Q1373076

· DBpedia: Eugene D. O'Sullivan

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