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William H. West

1928 – 2016

American educator and politician serving from 1978 to 1984

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About William H. West

Lived 1928 – 2016 (aged 87–88). William H. West was an American educator, military personnel and politician.

William H. West (February 13, 1928 – August 22, 2016) was an American educator and politician.

West was born in Hornbeck, Vernon Parish, Louisiana and graduated from Leesville High School in Leesville, Louisiana. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Northwestern State University. West served in the United States Army and was a medic instructor. He was a teacher, coach, and principal with the Vernon Parish school system. West also taught nursing at the Northwestern University, He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1978 to 1984 for two terms and was a Democrat. He died in Praireville, Ascension Parish, Louisiana.

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Important facts

Born

1928

Birth century

20th century

Died

2016

Occupation

Educator, military personnel, politician

Nationality

United States

Positions held

Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped William H. West's

Frequently asked questions

Who was William H. West?

American educator and politician serving from 1978 to 1984

When was William H. West born?

William H. West was born in 1928.

When did William H. West die?

William H. West died in 2016.

What was William H. West's occupation?

William H. West was an educator, military personnel and politician.

What nationality was William H. West?

William H. West was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William H. West

· Wikidata: Q113576009

· DBpedia: William H. West (Louisiana politician)

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