Denton G. Burdick
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Denton Graves Burdick (March 25, 1891 – September 1, 1970) was an American politician and attorney from the state of Oregon. He was a Republican who served fourteen years in the Oregon House of Representatives, where he represented a large rural district in eastern Oregon. He served as Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives during the 1925 legislative session. At the time he was elected speaker, he was the youngest person in Oregon history to serve in that position.
Quick Facts 31st Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Denton G. Burdick | |
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31st Speaker of the Oregon House of Representatives | |
In office 1925–1926 | |
Preceded by | Kaspar K. Kubli |
Succeeded by | John H. Carkin |
Member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 21st district | |
In office 1917–1930 | |
Preceded by | Wesley O. Smith |
Succeeded by | Perry O. DeLap |
Personal details | |
Born | (1891-03-25)March 25, 1891 Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States |
Died | September 1, 1970(1970-09-01) (aged 79) Portland, Oregon, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Attorney, banker |
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