About Jim Bean
Lived 1932 – 2013 (aged 80). Jim Bean was an American politician.
James Lesley Bean, Jr. (December 15, 1932 – July 7, 2013) was an American businessman and politician. First winning a special election to succeed the outgoing David M. Smith in the Mississippi State Senate, he held the seat until he retired in 2000.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jim Bean?
American businessman and politician (1932-2013)
When was Jim Bean born?
Jim Bean was born on 15 December 1932 in Clanton.
When did Jim Bean die?
Jim Bean died on 7 July 2013 in Hattiesburg.
What was Jim Bean's occupation?
Jim Bean was a politician.
What nationality was Jim Bean?
Jim Bean was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jim Bean. https://biography.guide/jim-bean/
MLA: "Jim Bean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jim-bean/.
Chicago: "Jim Bean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jim-bean/.
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