Arthur C. Watson

Politician, Deceased Person

1909 – 1984

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Who was Arthur C. Watson?

Arthur Chopin Watson was an attorney, state legislator, civic leader, philanthropist, and chairman of the Democratic Party of Louisiana from 1968 to 1976. He was afflicted with polio in infancy and lost the use of both legs, and his mother died when he was only seven. However, his zest for living gave rise to his nickname "Speedy."

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Born
Dec 15, 1909
Natchitoches
Also known as
  • Arthur Watson
Religion
  • Catholicism
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • Tulane University
  • Spring Hill College
  • St. Mary's High School
  • Tulane University Law School
Lived in
  • Louisiana
  • Natchitoches
Died
Nov 15, 1984

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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