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James T. Igoe

1883 – 1971

American politician

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About James T. Igoe

Lived 1883 – 1971 (aged 88). James T. Igoe was an American politician.

James Thomas Igoe (October 23, 1883 – December 2, 1971) was a United States representative from Illinois.

He was born on October 21, 1883, in Chicago, Illinois. He became engaged in the printing and publishing business in 1907.

Igoe served as city clerk of Chicago from 1917–1923. He was a delegate to the Democratic National Conventions in 1920, 1928, and 1936 and was elected as a Democrat to the Seventieth and to the two succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1927 – March 3, 1933). He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1932 to the Seventy-third Congress.

He became president of a building corporation in 1931. He was chairman of the Illinois delegation to Golden Gate International Exposition in San Francisco in 1939 and 1940. Later, he entered the real estate business in 1942. He was director and later chairman of executive committee of Mercantile National Bank of Chicago from 1955 to 1961. He died in Evanston, Illinois on December 2, 1971, and was buried at the All Saints Cemetery, Des Plaines, Illinois.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Loyola University Chicago
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
James Thomas Igoe, James Igoe

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Frequently asked questions

Who was James T. Igoe?

American politician (1883–1971)

When was James T. Igoe born?

James T. Igoe was born on 23 October 1883 in Chicago.

When did James T. Igoe die?

James T. Igoe died on 2 December 1971 in Evanston.

What was James T. Igoe's occupation?

James T. Igoe was a politician.

What nationality was James T. Igoe?

James T. Igoe was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: James T. Igoe

· Wikidata: Q6143935

· DBpedia: James T. Igoe

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