Robert J. LaFortune
American politician (1927–2024) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Robert James LaFortune (January 24, 1927 – March 27, 2024) was an American philanthropist and politician from the U.S. state of Oklahoma. LaFortune was mayor of Tulsa, Oklahoma from 1970 to 1978.
Quick Facts 31st Mayor of Tulsa, Preceded by ...
Robert J. LaFortune | |
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31st Mayor of Tulsa | |
In office May 5, 1970 – May 2,1978 | |
Preceded by | James M. Hewgley Jr. |
Succeeded by | Jim Inhofe |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert James LaFortune (1927-01-24)January 24, 1927 Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Died | March 27, 2024(2024-03-27) (aged 97) Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Jeanne Morse |
Relatives | Bill LaFortune (nephew) G. T. Bynum (grandson) |
Alma mater | Purdue University |
Occupation | Engineer, politician, philanthropist |
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