John deKoven Alsop

For the Continental Congressman, see John Alsop.

John deKoven Alsop
Member of the Connecticut State House of Representatives
In office
1947–1949
Personal details
Born(1915-07-04)July 4, 1915
Avon, Connecticut, US
DiedApril 6, 2000(2000-04-06) (aged 84)
Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Parent(s)Joseph Wright Alsop IV
Corinne Douglas Robinson
RelativesSee Roosevelt family
EducationKingswood School
Groton School
Alma materYale University
OccupationPolitician, soldier
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Rank Captain
Battles/warsWorld War II
Awards Bronze Star Medal

John deKoven Alsop (July 4, 1915 – April 6, 2000) was an American politician, insurance executive, and soldier. A Republican, Alsop served in the Connecticut House of Representatives and unsuccessfully ran for governor of Connecticut in 1958 and 1962.[1] He was known as "one of Connecticut's most influential and colorful Republicans."[2]

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