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John K. Griffith

1882 – 1942

American politician

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About John K. Griffith

Lived 1882 – 1942 (aged 59). John K. Griffith was an American politician and physician.

John Keller Griffith (October 16, 1882 – September 25, 1942) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Louisiana's 6th congressional district.

Born in Baton Rouge, he earned a college degree from Louisiana State University and then his Doctor of Medicine degree from Tulane University in New Orleans. He served in the United States Army Medical Corps during World War I. He worked for a physician at the insane asylum in Jackson, Louisiana.

In 1936, Griffith was elected as a Democrat to the first of two terms in Congress, having unseated Jared Y. Sanders, Jr., of Baton Rouge in the primary. However, he was defeated by Sanders in 1940 in a renomination bid for a third term. He died shortly after Sanders himself was unseated in District 6 by the long-term Representative James H. Morrison of Hammond, Louisiana.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Louisiana State University, Tulane University, Tulane University School of Medicine, Tulane University Medical School
Positions held
United States representative
Also known as
John Keller Griffith

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John K. Griffith?

American politician (1882-1942)

When was John K. Griffith born?

John K. Griffith was born on 16 October 1882 in Baton Rouge.

When did John K. Griffith die?

John K. Griffith died on 25 September 1942 in Slidell.

What was John K. Griffith's occupation?

John K. Griffith was a politician and physician.

What nationality was John K. Griffith?

John K. Griffith was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John K. Griffith

· Wikidata: Q1700667

· DBpedia: John K. Griffith

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