John Dempsey | |
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| 81st Governor of Connecticut | |
| 81st Governor of Connecticut Ambassador to | |
| In office January 21, 1961 – January 6, 1971 | |
| Lieutenant | Anthony J. Armentano Samuel J. Tedesco Fred J. Doocy Attilio R. Frassinelli |
| Preceded by | Abraham Ribicoff |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Meskill |
| 94th Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut | |
| Ambassador to | |
| In office January 7, 1959 – January 21, 1961 | |
| Governor | Abraham Ribicoff |
| Preceded by | Charles Jewett |
| Succeeded by | Anthony J. Armentano |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Noel Dempsey January 3, 1915 Cahir, County Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | July 16, 1989 (aged 74) Killingly, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
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| Education | Providence College |
John Noel Dempsey (January 3, 1915 – July 16, 1989) was an American politician who was the 81st Governor of Connecticut. He was a Democrat, and began his political career at the age of 21 serving on the Putnam City Council. He later served as mayor of Putnam, before being elected to Governor of Connecticut.