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Otto Kerner, Jr.

33rd Governor of Illinois (1908-1976) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 67

Otto Kerner Jr. was an American jurist and politician. He served as the 33rd governor of Illinois from 1961 to 1968 and chaired the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders. He was then appointed a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.

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He was forced to step down from the bench after being convicted of mail fraud in 1974.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1976 · aged 67