Scott M. Matheson
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Scott Milne Matheson Jr. (January 8, 1929 – October 7, 1990) was an American politician who served as the 12th governor of Utah from 1977 to 1985. He is the most recent Democrat to serve in that position.
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Scott Matheson | |
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12th Governor of Utah | |
In office January 3, 1977 – January 7, 1985 | |
Lieutenant | David S. Monson |
Preceded by | Cal Rampton |
Succeeded by | Norm Bangerter |
Chair of the National Governors Association | |
In office August 10, 1982 – August 2, 1983 | |
Preceded by | Richard Snelling |
Succeeded by | Jim Thompson |
Personal details | |
Born | Scott Milne Matheson, Jr. (1929-01-08)January 8, 1929 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | October 7, 1990(1990-10-07) (aged 61) Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | |
Children | 4 (including Scott and Jim) |
Education | University of Utah (BA) Stanford University (LLB) |
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