About John A. Yngve
Lived 1924 – 2019 (aged 94). John A. Yngve was an American lawyer, politician and military personnel.
John Anton Yngve (October 4, 1924 – May 21, 2019) was an American lawyer and politician.
Early life and education Yngve was born in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. He graduated from the St. Louis Park High School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. He received his law degree from University of Minnesota in 1949.
Career Yngve served in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II. After graduating from law school, he established a legal practice in Plymouth, Minnesota. Yngve served on the Plymouth City Council and on the Plymouth Planning Commission from 1959 to 1962. He served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 1963 to 1968 as a Republican. He served on the University of Minnesota Board of Regents from 1969 to 1975.
Personal life Yngve died in Golden Valley, Minnesota in 2019.
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Who was John A. Yngve?
American lawyer and politician (1924-2019)
When was John A. Yngve born?
John A. Yngve was born on 4 October 1924 in Thief River Falls.
When did John A. Yngve die?
John A. Yngve died on 21 May 2019 in Golden Valley, Minnesota.
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John A. Yngve was a lawyer, politician and military personnel.
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John A. Yngve was American.
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