James R. Thompson

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Former Governor of Illinois

James Robert Thompson Jr. was an American politician, lobbyist, and federal prosecutor who served as the 37th governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. He was Illinois's longest-serving governor, having been elected to four consecutive terms and... Wikipedia

Born: May 8, 1936, Chicago, IL

Died: August 14, 2020 (age 84 years), Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, Chicago, IL

Party: Republican Party

Education: Northwestern University, Washington University in St. Louis, University of Illinois Chicago, and more

Books: Cases and Comments on Criminal Procedure: 1983 Supplement, Cases and Comments on Criminal Procedure: Second Edition, 1982; New Developments Supplement, Criminal Law and Its Administration, 1988 Supplement, and more

Organization founded: Illinois Department of Employment Security

Previous office: Governor of Illinois (1977–1991)