About William R. Cotter
Lived 1926 – 1981 (aged 55). William R. Cotter was an American politician.
William Ross Cotter (July 18, 1926 – September 8, 1981) was an American politician from Connecticut. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives for Connecticut's 1st congressional district from 1971 to 1981.
Early life and education He was born in Hartford, Connecticut and graduated from Trinity College in 1949.
Career In 1953, he was elected to the city's court of common council and from 1955 to 1957 served as an aide to Governor Abraham Ribicoff.
He then served as Connecticut's deputy insurance commissioner from 1957 to 1964 and as insurance commissioner from 1964 through 1970.
He was elected as a Democrat to the Ninety-second and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from January 3, 1971, until his death from pancreatic cancer at his sister's home in East Lyme, Connecticut, on September 8, 1981, aged 55.
Legacy In 1982, the William R. Cotter Federal Building at Hartford was named in his honor.
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Who was William R. Cotter?
American politician (1926-1981)
When was William R. Cotter born?
William R. Cotter was born on 18 July 1926 in Hartford.
When did William R. Cotter die?
William R. Cotter died on 8 September 1981 in East Lyme.
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William R. Cotter was a politician.
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William R. Cotter was American.
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