Roy E. Furman, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRoy E. Furman
American politician
Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1901
Place of Birth: Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 18-May-1977
Profession: politician
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About Roy E. Furman
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- Furman (April 16, 1901 – May 18, 1977) was the 21st Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from 1955 to 1959, and the Speaker of the Pennsylvania House, 1936–1938. Furman was born in Davistown, Greene County, Pennsylvania.
- He was elected to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 1933 and served as the House Speaker in 1936.
- Furman served as Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania from January 1955 to 1959 during Governor Leader's administration.
- In 1958, Furman ran for the Democratic nomination for governor but was defeated by David Lawrence.
- Furman served on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission during Governor Lawrence's term.
- Furman retired to New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and died at the age of 76.
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