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Hamilton Fish IV

1926 – 1996

American politician

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Lived 1926 – 1996 (aged 70). Hamilton Fish IV was an American politician, lawyer and jurist.

Hamilton Fish IV or Hamilton Fish Jr. (June 3, 1926 – July 23, 1996) was an American Republican politician who represented parts of New York's Hudson Valley region in the United States House of Representatives for thirteen terms from 1969 to 1995. Fish was a member of the prominent Fish political family; and went on to win in the general election that year. He served in the 91st United States Congress, and was re-elected to the 12 succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1969, to January 3, 1995.

Fish twice served as a House impeachment manager, being among those who successfully prosecuted the cases against Judges Harry E. Claiborne and Alcee Hastings in their impeachment trials.

Personal life In 1951, Fish was married to Julia MacKenzie (1927–1969), who was born in Montreal, Quebec, and was the daughter of Ellice MacKenzie. Together, they were the parents of: He is married to Sandra Harper. Julia Alexandria "Alexa" Fish (born 1953), who married Thomas Ward, a descendant of Samuel Gray Ward. Nicholas Stuyvesant Fish (1958–2020), also a Democrat who was chairman of Manhattan Community Board 5. Member of the Portland City Council 2008–2020. Peter Livingston Fish (born 1959)

After Julia's death in a car accident in 1969, They remained married until her death in 1985. In 1988, he married Mary Ann Tinklepaugh (b. 1930), a Deputy Assistant Secretary of Commerce in the Reagan and Bush administrations.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Harvard University, New York University School of Law, Kent School
Positions held
United States representative

Family & relationships

Child
Hamilton Fish V
Child
Nick Fish
Parent
Hamilton Fish III

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hamilton Fish IV?

American politician (1926–1996)

When was Hamilton Fish IV born?

Hamilton Fish IV was born on 3 June 1926 in Washington, D.C..

When did Hamilton Fish IV die?

Hamilton Fish IV died on 23 July 1996 in Washington, D.C..

What was Hamilton Fish IV's occupation?

Hamilton Fish IV was a politician, lawyer and jurist.

What nationality was Hamilton Fish IV?

Hamilton Fish IV was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hamilton Fish IV

· Wikidata: Q5644938

· DBpedia: Hamilton Fish IV

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