Edward DiPrete | |
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| 70th Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office January 1, 1985 – January 1, 1991 | |
| Lieutenant | Richard A. Licht Roger N. Begin |
| Preceded by | John Garrahy |
| Succeeded by | Bruce Sundlun |
| Mayor of Cranston | |
| In office 1978–1985 | |
| Preceded by | James L. Taft Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Michael Traficante |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Daniel DiPrete July 8, 1934 Cranston, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Patricia DiPrete (died 2011) |
| Children | 7 |
| Education | College of the Holy Cross (BA) |
Edward Daniel DiPrete (born July 8, 1934) is an American politician. He served as the 70th Governor of Rhode Island for three two-year terms, serving from 1985 to 1991. Convicted of numerous corruption charges, he is the only Rhode Island governor to have gone to prison.[1]
- ^ Fitzpatrick, Edward. "Ed Fitzpatrick talks with R.I.'s only governor to go to prison about what he's proud of and what he regrets + video". providencejournal.com. Retrieved September 15, 2018.