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Brereton C. Jones

American politician in Kentucky (1939-2023)

PersonDied aged 84humanQ889455

Also known as Brereton Chandler Jones · Brereton Jones

Born: June 27, 1939
Died: September 18, 2023
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Birthplace: Gallipolis
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: politician
Positions held: Governor of Kentucky(1991–1995)
, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky(1987–1991)
, Member of the West Virginia House of Delegates(1964–1968)
Education: University of Virginia School of Law
, McIntire School of Commerce
Languages spoken, written or signed: English

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Brereton Chandler Jones was an American politician from the Commonwealth of Kentucky. From 1991 to 1995, he was the state's 58th governor, and had served from 1987 to 1991 as the 50th lieutenant governor of Kentucky. After his governorship, he chaired the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), a lobbying organization for the Kentucky horse industry.

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Sex or gender: male
Member of political party: Democratic Party(since 1975)
Republican Party(until 1975)
Family name: Jones
Awards: Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Governors or Statewide Elected Officials(1993)
Member of sports team: Virginia Cavaliers football(1957–1961) position played on team / speciality: end
Given name: Brereton
Name in native language: Brereton C. Jones

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