Sumner Z. Kaplan
American politician (1920–2011) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sumner Zalman Kaplan (February 3, 1920 – March 20, 2011) was an American soldier, politician, and judge. Kaplan served in the United States Army in World War II, and later continued to serve in the United States Army Reserve. Kaplan was elected to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in 1954, and left after an unsuccessful run for the Massachusetts State Senate. Later serving in local elected offices in Brookline, Massachusetts, he was appointed as a judge in 1983, remaining in that position for ten years.
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Sumner Z. Kaplan | |
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Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
In office 1954–1962 | |
Succeeded by | Michael Dukakis[1] |
Probate and family court judge | |
In office 1983–1993[1] | |
Nominated by | Edward J. King[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1920-02-03)February 3, 1920 Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Died | March 20, 2011(2011-03-20) (aged 91) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army United States Army Reserve |
Years of service | 1941–???? |
Rank | Brigadier General[1] |
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