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Charles Thone
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| 34th Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 4, 1979 – January 6, 1983 |
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| Lieutenant | Roland Luedtke |
| Preceded by | James Exon |
| Succeeded by | Bob Kerrey |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Nebraska's 1st district |
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| In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Robert Denney |
| Succeeded by | Doug Bereuter |
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| Born | January 4, 1924 Hartington, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | March 7, 2018 (aged 94) Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Raymond |
| Education | University of Nebraska, Lincoln (JD) |
Charles Thone (born January 4, 1924 – died March 7, 2018) was an American politician. He was a member of the Republican Party. This is one of the two main political parties in the United States. Thone served as the 34th Governor of Nebraska. He was governor from 1979 to 1983. Before that, he represented Nebraska in the United States House of Representatives.
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Early Life and Education
Charles Thone was born in a town called Hartington, Nebraska. This town is located in the state of Nebraska. He was born on January 4, 1924.
He went to college at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln. There, he studied law and earned a special degree called a Juris Doctor (JD). This degree helps people become lawyers.
Charles Thone's Political Career
Charles Thone had an important career in politics. He served in two major roles. First, he was a representative for Nebraska. Then, he became the state's governor.
Serving in Congress
From 1971 to 1979, Charles Thone worked in the United States House of Representatives. This is part of the U.S. Congress. He represented the 1st congressional district of Nebraska. In this role, he helped make laws for the entire country. He worked on behalf of the people in his district.
Becoming Governor of Nebraska
After his time in Congress, Charles Thone became the Governor of Nebraska. He was the 34th person to hold this job. His term as governor started on January 4, 1979. He served until January 6, 1983. As governor, he was the leader of the state government. He worked to improve life for all Nebraskans. He tried to get re-elected for another term, but he did not win. Bob Kerrey became the next governor.
Later Life
Charles Thone passed away on March 7, 2018. He was 94 years old when he died. He died in Lincoln, Nebraska.
