Meldrim Thomson Jr. | |
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73rd Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office January 4, 1973 – January 4, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Walter R. Peterson Jr. |
Succeeded by | Hugh J. Gallen |
Personal details | |
Born | March 8, 1912 Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | April 19, 2001 Orford, New Hampshire, U.S. | (aged 89)
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | American Independent (1970) |
Spouse | |
Children | 6 |
Profession | Politician |
Meldrim Thomson Jr. (March 8, 1912 – April 19, 2001) was an American politician who served three terms as the 73rd governor of New Hampshire from 1973 to 1979. A Republican, he was known as a strong supporter of conservative political values.