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James Robert Thompson Jr. (May 8, 1936 – August 14, 2020) was an American politician, lobbyist, and federal prosecutor who served as the 37th governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991. [1] . He was Illinois's longest-serving governor, having been elected to four consecutive terms and holding the office for 14 years.
James Robert Thompson (* 8. Mai 1936 in Chicago, Illinois; † 14. August 2020 ebenda [1]) war ein US-amerikanischer Politiker ( Republikaner ). Er war von 1977 bis 1991 der 37. Gouverneur des Bundesstaates Illinois.
15. Aug. 2020 · James R. Thompson, a moderate Republican known as Big Jim, who used his enthusiasm for campaigning and his canny understanding of state politics to become the longest-serving governor of...
CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, whose prosecutions of public officials — including a predecessor — helped catapult him to become the state’s longest-serving chief executive, has died. He was 84.
15. Aug. 2020 · James R. Thompson, a Republican who served four terms as Illinois governor from 1976 to 1991, passed away on Friday. He was known for his anti-corruption efforts, his role in the White Sox stadium plan, and his friendship with former Gov. George Ryan.
15. Aug. 2020 · Thompson was a Republican moderate who served four terms as governor from 1977 to 1991. He was known for his political skills, his building projects and his legacy of Navy Pier, the James R. Thompson Center and the White Sox stadium.
15. Aug. 2020 · CHICAGO — Former Illinois Gov. James R. Thompson, known as “Big Jim” during a long career that eventually made him the state's longest-serving chief executive, has died. He was 84. Thompson...
