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Richard Robert Caples

1921 – 2002

Politician in Massachusetts, US

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About Richard Robert Caples

Lived 1921 – 2002 (aged 80). Richard Robert Caples was an American politician.

Richard Robert Caples (December 23, 1921 – April 28, 2002) was an American politician who served as Massachusetts public safety commissioner.

Early life Caples was born on December 23, 1921, in Boston. He attended the Brighton High School, Princeton University, and the Boston University School of Law. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of the Naval Reserve for 27 years. On September 30, 1965, Suffolk County Superior Court Judge Harry T. Kalus refused to issue an injunction to prevent the Secretary of the Commonwealth from issuing Laughlin's commission and Laughlin moved into the commissioner's office. Kalus later ruled that Laughlin was "the legally and duly qualified Commissioner of Public Safety". His decision was affirmed by the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court.

Later career Caples practiced law in Boston for many years and during the 1970s also served as an assistant attorney general under Robert H. Quinn. He later retired to Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, where he worked as a real estate broker.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
Boston University School of Law, Princeton University
Positions held
Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of Massachusetts
Also known as
Richard R. Caples, Richard Caples, R. R. Caples

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Richard Robert Caples?

politician in Massachusetts, US

When was Richard Robert Caples born?

Richard Robert Caples was born on 23 December 1921 in Boston.

When did Richard Robert Caples die?

Richard Robert Caples died on 28 April 2002 in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

What was Richard Robert Caples's occupation?

Richard Robert Caples was a politician.

What nationality was Richard Robert Caples?

Richard Robert Caples was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Richard Robert Caples

· Wikidata: Q50056687

· DBpedia: Richard Caples

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