Maury Maverick
American politician (1895-1954) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 58
Fontaine Maury Maverick Sr. was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 20th congressional district from 1935 to 1939.
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He is best remembered for his independence from the party and for coining the term "gobbledygook" for obscure and euphemistic bureaucratic language.
Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1954 · aged 58