Fritz H. Windhorst | |
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 Windhorst in 1984 | |
| Louisiana State Senator for Districts 7 and 8 (Orleans and Jefferson parishes) | |
| In office 1972–1992 | |
| Preceded by | William J. Guste |
| Succeeded by | Francis C. Heitmeier |
| United States Commissioner (United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana) | |
| In office 1962–1969 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 31, 1935 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 27, 2023 (aged 88) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
| Occupation | Jurist, politician and lawyer |
Fritz H. Windhorst (January 31, 1935 – August 27, 2023) was an American jurist, lawyer and politician who was known for being appointed the youngest United States Commissioner and for serving five terms as a Louisiana State Senator for Districts 7 and 8 and representing both Orleans and Jefferson Parishes on the Westbank of the Greater New Orleans Region.[1][2][3][4]
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