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John B. Sullivan

1897 – 1951

American politician

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About John B. Sullivan

Lived 1897 – 1951 (aged 53). John B. Sullivan was an American politician and lawyer.

John Berchmans Sullivan (October 10, 1897 – January 29, 1951) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri. He was a Democrat. He was married to Leonor Kretzer Sullivan.

Biography

Sullivan was born in Sedalia and moved to St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 13. He attended parochial schools in Sedalia and St. Louis and graduated from Saint Louis University in 1918. During World War I he enlisted in the Army and served as a private in the infantry. He received his J.D. degree from Saint Louis University School of Law in 1922 and began working in private practice. He also became active in state and local politics.

From 1936 to 1938 he served as associate city counselor in St. Louis and from 1938 to 1940 he served as secretary to Mayor Bernard F. Dickmann. In 1940 he was elected to Congress. He was defeated in a bid for re-election in 1942, but was again elected to Congress in 1944. He was again defeated in 1946, but made another come-back in 1948. In 1950 he was re-elected. He died January 29, 1951, of a cerebral hemorrhage and was buried at Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis. In 1952 his widow Leonor Sullivan was elected to Congress and served until her retirement in 1976.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Saint Louis University, Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Patrick's Parochial Residence-Convent and School, St. Louis University High School
Positions held
United States representative, Delegate, Assistant
Also known as
John Berchmans Sullivan, John Sullivan

Family & relationships

Spouse
Leonor Sullivan

People in John B. Sullivan's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John B. Sullivan's

Frequently asked questions

Who was John B. Sullivan?

American politician (1897–1951)

When was John B. Sullivan born?

John B. Sullivan was born on 10 October 1897 in Sedalia.

When did John B. Sullivan die?

John B. Sullivan died on 29 January 1951 in Bethesda.

What was John B. Sullivan's occupation?

John B. Sullivan was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was John B. Sullivan?

John B. Sullivan was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John B. Sullivan

· Wikidata: Q1699217

· DBpedia: John B. Sullivan

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