Elizabeth Furse
U.S. Congressperson
1936 –
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Who is Elizabeth Furse?
Elizabeth Furse is a small business owner and former faculty member of Portland State University. She was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1993 to 1999, representing Oregon's 1st congressional district. She is a Democrat, and was the first person born in Africa to win election to the United States Congress.
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- Born
- Oct 13, 1936
Nairobi - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- The Evergreen State College
- Lived in
- Nairobi
- Portland
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on July 23, 2013
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