About Sylvan Friedman
Lived 1908 – 1979 (aged 70). Sylvan Friedman was an American politician, rancher and farmer.
Sylvan Nathan Friedman (May 19, 1908 – March 18, 1979) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1944 to 1952 and in the Louisiana State Senate from 1952 to 1972.
Life and career Friedman was born in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, the son of Sam and Mamye Friedman. He was the nephew of Leon Friedman, a Louisiana representative, After graduating, he worked as a farmer.
In 2006, Freidman was posthumously inducted in the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.
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Who was Sylvan Friedman?
American farmer and politician (1908–1979)
When was Sylvan Friedman born?
Sylvan Friedman was born on 19 May 1908 in Natchez.
When did Sylvan Friedman die?
Sylvan Friedman died on 18 March 1979 in Natchitoches.
What was Sylvan Friedman's occupation?
Sylvan Friedman was a politician, rancher and farmer.
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Sylvan Friedman was American.
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