Lincoln Carter Almond (June 16, 1936 – January 3, 2023) was an American attorney and politician.
He was a member of the Republican Party. Almond served as United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island from 1969 to 1978 and 1981 to 1993 and later the 72nd Governor of Rhode Island, serving from 1995 to 2003.
Lincoln Almond | |
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72nd Governor of Rhode Island | |
In office January 3, 1995 – January 7, 2003 | |
Lieutenant | Robert A. Weygand Bernard Jackvony Charles J. Fogarty |
Preceded by | Bruce Sundlun |
Succeeded by | Donald Carcieri |
United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island | |
In office 1981–1993 | |
Preceded by | Paul F. Murray |
Succeeded by | Sheldon Whitehouse |
In office 1969–1978 | |
Preceded by | Edward P. Gallogly |
Succeeded by | Paul F. Murray |
Personal details | |
Born | Lincoln Carter Almond June 16, 1936 Pawtucket, Rhode Island, U.S. |
Died | January 3, 2023 | (aged 86)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Marilyn A. Johnson (m. 1958) |
Children | Lincoln Douglas Almond, Amy Elizabeth (Almond) Cubbage |
Residence | Kingston, Rhode Island |
Alma mater | University of Rhode Island Boston University |
Profession | Attorney |
Signature | |
Portrait in Rhode Island Statehouse |
Almond died on January 3, 2023, at the age of 86.
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