James R. Thompson
American politician in Illinois (1936-2020) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 84
James Robert Thompson Jr. was an American politician and federal prosecutor who served as the 37th governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. He was Illinois's longest-serving governor, serving four consecutive terms over fourteen years.
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United States
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1936 to 2020 · aged 84
