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George R. Hudson

1919 – 2012

American businessman, politician, and artist

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About George R. Hudson

Lived 1919 – 2012 (aged 92–93). George R. Hudson was an American businessperson, artist, military personnel, cartoonist and politician.

George Raymond Hudson (July 31, 1919 – February 10, 2012) was an American businessman, politician, and artist.

Hudson was born in Weedsport, New York. He graduated from Denison University in 1942. Hudson served in the United States Army Air Corps during World War II and was commissioned a second lieutenant. In 1947, Hudson graduated from the American Academy of Art in Chicago, Illinois. He was an engraver, artist, photographer, and graphic designer, Hudson was also a cartoonist and created a cartoon strip: Travelin' Ted for the Chicago Tribune. Hudson also helped start an advertising firm. Hudson served in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1971 to 1983 and in the Illinois Senate from 1983 to 1992. Hudson was a Republican. Hudson died at a hospital in Downers Grove, Illinois.

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Important facts

Born

1919

Birth century

20th century

Died

2012

Occupation

Businessperson, artist, military personnel, cartoonist, politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the Illinois House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Illinois

Also known as

George Raymond Hudson

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George R. Hudson's

Johannes Nicolaus Brønsted

1879 – 1947

Chemist

George Van Biesbroeck

Frequently asked questions

Who was George R. Hudson?

American businessman, politician, and artist

When was George R. Hudson born?

George R. Hudson was born in 1919.

When did George R. Hudson die?

George R. Hudson died in 2012.

What was George R. Hudson's occupation?

George R. Hudson was a businessperson, artist, military personnel, cartoonist and politician.

What nationality was George R. Hudson?

George R. Hudson was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George R. Hudson

· Wikidata: Q99092251

· DBpedia: George R. Hudson

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