John Francis Xavier Davoren | |
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| 24thMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | |
| In office 1967–1974 | |
| Governor | John Volpe Francis Sargent |
| Preceded by | Kevin H. White |
| Succeeded by | Paul H. Guzzi |
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1964–1967 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Quinn |
| Majority Leader of theMassachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1962–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius F. Kiernan |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Quinn |
| Member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives 9th Worcester District | |
| In office 1955–1967 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1915 |
| Died | August 24, 1997(1997-08-24) (aged 82) |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence(s) | Milford, Massachusetts Dennis, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross (BA) |
| Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Francis Xavier Davoren (July 27, 1915 – August 24, 1997) was a U.S. politician who served as a member of theMassachusetts House of Representatives from 1955 to 1967 andMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1967 to 1974. While in the house, he served as the House Majority Leader from 1962 to 1964 andSpeaker from 1964 to 1967. Davoren left theHouse of Representatives in 1967 after he was electedSecretary of the Commonwealth.
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| Preceded by | Democratic nominee forSecretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts 1970 | Succeeded by |
| Massachusetts House of Representatives | ||
| Preceded by | Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 1964–1967 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | 24thMassachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth 1967–1974 | Succeeded by |
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