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John Thomas Driscoll

1925 – 2019

Politician in Massachusetts, US (born 1925)

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About John Thomas Driscoll

Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 93). John Thomas Driscoll was an American politician.

John Thomas Driscoll (October 26, 1925 - March 11, 2019) was a former American politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1955 to 1960, Treasurer and Receiver-General of Massachusetts from 1961 to 1964, chairman of the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority from 1964 to 1987, and Vice President for Administration at Boston College from 1987 to 1997.

During his tenure as treasurer, he defeated three different candidates named John Kennedy. He defeated John B. Kennedy and John M. Kennedy in the 1960 Democratic primary and John Francis Kennedy and John M. Kennedy in the 1962 primary.

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Important facts

Born
26 October 1925, Medford
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 March 2019, Milton, Massachusetts
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
Boston College
Positions held
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives
Employers
Boston College
Also known as
John T. Driscoll, John Driscoll, J. T. Driscoll

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Thomas Driscoll?

politician in Massachusetts, US (born 1925)

When was John Thomas Driscoll born?

John Thomas Driscoll was born on 26 October 1925 in Medford.

When did John Thomas Driscoll die?

John Thomas Driscoll died on 11 March 2019 in Milton, Massachusetts.

What was John Thomas Driscoll's occupation?

John Thomas Driscoll was a politician.

What nationality was John Thomas Driscoll?

John Thomas Driscoll was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Thomas Driscoll

· Wikidata: Q16090037

· DBpedia: John T. Driscoll

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