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Dennis Chávez
American politician
"Senator Chavez" redirects here. For other uses, see Senator Chavez (disambiguation).
Dennis Chávez | |
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In office May 11, 1935 – November 18, 1962 | |
Preceded by | Bronson M.
Cutting |
Succeeded by | Edwin L. Mechem |
In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1935 | |
Preceded by | Albert G. Simms |
Succeeded by | John J.
Dempsey |
Born | Dionisio Chávez (1888-04-08)April 8, 1888 Los Chavez, New Mexico Territory, U.S. |
Died | November 18, 1962(1962-11-18) (aged 74) Washington D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Imelda Espinosa |
Relations | David Chávez (brother) |
Education | Georgetown University (LLB) |
Dionisio "Dennis" Chávez (April 8, 1888 – November 18, 1962) was an American politician who served in the United States House of Representatives from 1931 to 1935, and in the United States Senate from 1935 to 1962.
He was the first Hispanic person to be elected to a full