About Shelby Smith
Lived 1927 – 2020 (aged 93). Shelby Smith was an American politician.
Shelby Smith (August 8, 1927 – November 6, 2020) was an American Republican politician from the state of Kansas. He attended the University of Kansas and served in the United States Navy in World War II and the Korean War. He served as a member of the Kansas House of Representatives from 1967 to 1975, then as the 39th Lieutenant Governor of Kansas from 1975 to 1979. In 1988, Governor Mike Hayden named Smith as his secretary of administration.
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Who was Shelby Smith?
American politician
When was Shelby Smith born?
Shelby Smith was born on 8 August 1927 in St. Joseph.
When did Shelby Smith die?
Shelby Smith died on 6 November 2020 in Wichita, Kansas.
What was Shelby Smith's occupation?
Shelby Smith was a politician.
What nationality was Shelby Smith?
Shelby Smith was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Shelby Smith. https://biography.guide/shelby-smith/
MLA: "Shelby Smith." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/shelby-smith/.
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