Edwin L. Mechem, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Edwin L. Mechem

American politician

Date of Birth: 02-Jul-1912

Place of Birth: Alamogordo, New Mexico, United States

Date of Death: 27-Nov-2002

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Edwin Leard Mechem (July 2, 1912 – November 27, 2002) was a prominent Republican politician from New Mexico.
He served as the 15th, 17th and 19th governor of New Mexico and represented the state in the United States Senate.
Mechem was the first person born in the 20th century to become the state's governor, as well as the first person born in New Mexico after statehood to succeed to the office.
He later served as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.