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Walter Lambeth

1896 – 1961

American politician

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About Walter Lambeth

Lived 1896 – 1961 (aged 65). Walter Lambeth was an American politician.

John Walter Lambeth (January 10, 1896 – January 12, 1961) was a U.S. representative from North Carolina.

Born in Thomasville, North Carolina, Lambeth attended local public schools. He graduated from Trinity College (now Duke University), Durham, North Carolina, in 1916, and later attended Harvard. He joined the Army on January 15, 1918, and saw service in Europe during the remainder of the First World War. He was discharged with the rank of sergeant on July 26, 1919.

Lambeth worked in furniture manufacturing between 1919 and 1930, was elected to the North Carolina State Senate in 1921, and was mayor of Thomasville from 1925 to 1929. He was elected as a Democrat to the Seventy-second Congress in 1930 and was re-elected three times before declining nomination in 1938.

He died in Washington, D.C., on January 12, 1961, and is interred in the City Cemetery in Thomasville.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
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Education
Harvard University, Duke University
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the North Carolina Senate, Mayor of Thomasville
Also known as
John Walter Lambeth

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Walter Lambeth?

American politician (1896-1961)

When was Walter Lambeth born?

Walter Lambeth was born on 10 January 1896 in Thomasville.

When did Walter Lambeth die?

Walter Lambeth died on 12 January 1961 in Washington, D.C..

What was Walter Lambeth's occupation?

Walter Lambeth was a politician.

What nationality was Walter Lambeth?

Walter Lambeth was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Walter Lambeth

· Wikidata: Q1701532

· DBpedia: Walter Lambeth

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