About William Sullivan
Lived 1921 – 2013 (aged 91). William Sullivan was an American lawyer and politician.
William L. Sullivan (November 1, 1921 – September 11, 2013) was an American lawyer and politician.
Born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, Sullivan served in the United States Army during World War II. He received his bachelor's degree from Centre College and his law degree from University of Kentucky College of Law. He then practiced law. He served in the Kentucky State Senate in 1954-1958 and 1966-1982 and was acting Governor of Kentucky several times. On June 15, 1972, Sullivan was one of 20 Democratic senators that voted for Kentucky to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. He died in Henderson, Kentucky.
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Who was William Sullivan?
American lawyer and politician, Kentucky
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William Sullivan was born on 1 November 1921 in Harrodsburg.
When did William Sullivan die?
William Sullivan died on 11 September 2013 in Henderson, Kentucky.
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William Sullivan was a lawyer and politician.
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William Sullivan was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Sullivan. https://biography.guide/william-sullivan-lawyer/
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Chicago: "William Sullivan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-sullivan-lawyer/.
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