About John Townsend
Born 1938. John Townsend is an American politician.
John Townsend (born May 23, 1938) is a Wisconsin politician and legislator.
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Townsend graduated from Wayne State University. He served on the Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Common Council. Townsend was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 1999. In October 2009, Townsend announced his retirement from politics, confirming that he would not seek re-election.
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Who is John Townsend?
American politician from Wisconsin
When was John Townsend born?
John Townsend was born on 23 May 1938.
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John Townsend is a politician.
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John Townsend is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Townsend. https://biography.guide/john-townsend-politician-1938/
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