About John Dennis
Lived 1917 – 2000 (aged 82). John Dennis was an American politician.
John Clint Dennis (July 31, 1917 – February 15, 2000) was an American politician from the state of Missouri. Born in Patton, Missouri, he was sheriff of Scott County, Missouri from 1951 until 1976. In 1963, he was elected president of the Missouri Sheriffs' Association. He later served as a Democrat in the Missouri Senate from 1976 until 1992. He served as a marine during World War II. He died in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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Who was John Dennis?
American politician from Missouri (1917-2000)
When was John Dennis born?
John Dennis was born on 31 July 1917.
When did John Dennis die?
John Dennis died on 15 February 2000.
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John Dennis was a politician.
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John Dennis was American.
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· DBpedia: John Dennis (Missouri politician)
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