1927 - 2021
Edwin Edwards American Politician
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Edwin Edwards dating history
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Edwin Edwards was previously married to Candy Picou (1994 - 2004), Elaine Schwartzenburg (1949 - 1989) and Trina Edwards (2011 - 2021).
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American Politician Edwin Edwards was born Edwin Washington Edwards on 7th August, 1927 in Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA and passed away on 12th Jul 2021 Gonzales, Louisiana, USA aged 93. He is most remembered for Three-time Governor of Louisiana (1972-1980, 1984-1988, 1992-1996); previously a U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1965-1972). His zodiac sign is Leo.
Edwin Edwards is a member of the following lists: American Roman Catholics, People from Baton Rouge, Louisiana and American military personnel of World War II.
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Relationship Statistics
Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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Married | 3 |
40 years, 3 months
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20 years, 1 month
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10 years
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Total | 3 |
40 years, 3 months
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20 years, 1 month
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10 years
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Details
First Name |
Edwin
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Middle Name |
Washington
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Last Name |
Edwards
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Full Name at Birth |
Edwin Washington Edwards
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Alternative Name |
Edwin Edwards, Edwin Washington Edwards, The Silver Zipper
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Birthday |
7th August, 1927
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Birthplace |
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, USA
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Died |
12th July, 2021
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Place of Death |
Gonzales, Louisiana, USA
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Cause of Death |
Respiratory Complications
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Buried |
Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Mausoleum, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA
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Build |
Average
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Salt and Pepper
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Zodiac Sign |
Leo
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Sexuality |
Straight
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Religion |
Christian
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Ethnicity |
White
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Nationality |
American
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University |
Louisiana State University (BA, JD)
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Occupation Text |
Politician
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Occupation |
Politician
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Claim to Fame |
Three-time Governor of Louisiana (1972-1980, 1984-1988, 1992-1996); previously a U.S. Representative from Louisiana (1965-1972)
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Edwin Washington Edwards (August 7, 1927 – July 12, 2021) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 7th congressional district from 1965 to 1972 and as the 50th governor of Louisiana for three terms (1972–1980, 1984–1988, and 1992–1996), twice as many elected terms as any other Louisiana chief executive. He served a total of 16 years in gubernatorial office, at 5,784 days the sixth-longest such tenure in post-Constitutional U.S. history.