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Tom Easterly

1940 – 2005

American politician

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About Tom Easterly

Lived 1940 – 2005 (aged 65). Tom Easterly was an American politician.

Charles Thomas Easterly (April 21, 1940 – June 15, 2005) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the Kentucky Senate,

Born in Columbus, Ohio, the son of Ethel and Edgar E. Easterly. Easterly attended Eastern High School, later graduating in 1958. He then attended Carleton College, where he played baseball and American football, graduating with Latin honors and the honor society Phi Beta Kappa. He moved to Paris and later attended the University of Kentucky, earning his master's degree.

During his service in the United States Army, he was awarded a Bronze Star Medal. After that, he taught the language French and attended at the University of Tennessee, where he learned about law. He taught at the Kentucky State University, teaching about the languages German and Spanish and about administrator law. In 1985, he moved to Miami, Florida. In 1988, he was elected to represent the 118th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Bob Starks. In 1990, he was succeeded by Daryl Jones. He moved to Beckley, West Virginia in 2000.

Easterly died in June 2005 of a traffic collision in Hurricane, West Virginia, at the age of 65.

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Important facts

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Education
Carleton College, University of Kentucky, University of Tennessee
Positions held
Member of the Florida House of Representatives

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Tom Easterly?

American politician

When was Tom Easterly born?

Tom Easterly was born on 21 April 1940 in Columbus, Ohio.

When did Tom Easterly die?

Tom Easterly died on 15 June 2005 in Hurricane, West Virginia.

What was Tom Easterly's occupation?

Tom Easterly was a politician.

What nationality was Tom Easterly?

Tom Easterly was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Tom Easterly

· Wikidata: Q112259208

· DBpedia: Tom Easterly

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