Claude R. Kirk Jr.
Former Governor of Florida
Claude Roy Kirk Jr. was an American businessman and politician who served as the 36th governor of Florida from 1967 to 1971. A Republican for most his career, he was the first Republican governor of Florida since Reconstruction. Wikipedia
Born: January 7, 1926, San Bernardino, CA
Died: September 28, 2011 (age 85 years), West Palm Beach, FL
Party: Republican Party
Spouse: Erika Mattfeld (m. 1967–2011) and Sarah Stokes (m. 1947–1966)
Education: Duke University, Emory University, The University of Alabama, and more
Descendants: Claudia Kirk, Erik Kirk, Sarah Kirk, and more
Previous office: Governor of Florida (1967–1971)