About John Spellman
Lived 1926 – 2018 (aged 91). John Spellman was an American lawyer and politician.
Post-governorship career After leaving office in January 1985, Spellman returned to private law practice. Spellman was a partner at the Seattle-based law firm, Carney Badley Spellman.
Death Spellman suffered a fall on December 27, 2017, which resulted in a broken hip.
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Who was John Spellman?
American politician (1926-2018)
When was John Spellman born?
John Spellman was born on 29 December 1926 in Seattle.
When did John Spellman die?
John Spellman died on 16 January 2018 in Seattle.
What was John Spellman's occupation?
John Spellman was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was John Spellman?
John Spellman was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Spellman. https://biography.guide/john-spellman-lawyer/
MLA: "John Spellman." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-spellman-lawyer/.
Chicago: "John Spellman." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-spellman-lawyer/.
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