Dante Fascell
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Dante Bruno Fascell (March 9, 1917 – November 28, 1998) was an American politician who represented Florida as a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1993. He served as chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee for nine years.
Quick Facts Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Preceded by ...
Dante Fascell | |
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Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee | |
In office December 3, 1983 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Clement J. Zablocki |
Succeeded by | Lee H. Hamilton |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1993 | |
Preceded by | Bill Lantaff |
Succeeded by | Peter Deutsch (Redistricting) |
Constituency | 4th district (1955–67) 12th district (1967–73) 15th district (1973–83) 19th district (1983–93) |
Personal details | |
Born | Dante Bruno Fascell (1917-03-09)March 9, 1917 Bridgehampton, New York, U.S. |
Died | November 28, 1998(1998-11-28) (aged 81) Clearwater, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Jeanne-Marie Fascell |
Relatives | Ben Diamond (grandson) |
Education | University of Miami (JD) |
Dante Fascell on the importance of combatting the illegal drug trade Recorded November 21, 1989 | |
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