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Christopher Del Sesto | |
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| 64th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office January 6, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Lieutenant | John A. Notte, Jr. |
| Preceded by | Dennis Roberts |
| Succeeded by | John A. Notte, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1907 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | December 27, 1973 (aged 66) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Lola Elda Faraone (m. 1933) |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | Lawyer, Certified Public Accountant |
Christopher Del Sesto (March 10, 1907 – December 23, 1973) was an American attorney, politician and a member of the Republican Party, who served as 64th Governor of Rhode Island. When he became governor in 1958, Del Sesto was the first Republican chief executive to be chosen by Rhode Island voters in 20 years.