Maury Maverick | |
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| 159th Mayor of San Antonio | |
| In office 1939–1941 | |
| Preceded by | C. K. Quin |
| Succeeded by | C. K. Quin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 20th district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Paul J. Kilday |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fontaine Maury Maverick October 23, 1895 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1954 (aged 58) |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917−1919 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Fontaine Maury Maverick Sr. (October 23, 1895 – June 7, 1954) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas, representing the 20th district from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1939.[1] He is best remembered for his independence from the party and for coining the term "gobbledygook" for obscure and euphemistic bureaucratic language.[2][3]
- ^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Matthewson to Maxson
- ^ Maverick and Gobbledygook (minicast), A Way with Words, accessed 2017-01-28.
- ^ United Press. "Gobbledygook? Lay Off It, Maverick Says". Pittsburgh Press, March 31, 1944, p. 2. Retrieved on May 30, 2013.