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Ella Grasso

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American politician; 83rd governor of Connecticut (1975-80)

United StatesPoliticiansLived 1919 to 1981 · aged 61
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Ella Rosa Giovianna Oliva Grasso was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 83rd governor of Connecticut from January 8, 1975, to December 31, 1980, after rejecting past offers of candidacies for Senate and governor. S. state.

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1994Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
1993National Women's Hall of Fame
1981Presidential Medal of Freedom

Connected to Ella 6

Martha CoolidgeAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of FameCatharine BeecherAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of FameJane PauleyAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of FameKatharine Martha Houghton HepburnAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of FameRosa PonselleAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of FameConstance Baker MotleyAlso won Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame

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Ella Rosa Giovianna Oliva Grasso was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 83rd governor of Connecticut from January 8, 1975, to December 31, 1980, after rejecting past offers of candidacies for Senate and governor. She was the first woman elected governor in Connecticut and the fourth woman to be elected governor of a U.S. state. She is also the first female governor to not be the spouse or widow of a former governor. She resigned as governor due to her battle with ovarian cancer.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1919 to 1981 · aged 61
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