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Edward J. King
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| 66th Governor of Massachusetts | |
| In office January 4, 1979 – January 6, 1983 |
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| Lieutenant | Thomas P. O'Neill III |
| Preceded by | Michael Dukakis |
| Succeeded by | Michael Dukakis |
| Executive Director of Massachusetts Port Authority | |
| In office 1963–1974 |
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| Preceded by | John F. O'Halloran |
| Succeeded by | David W. Davis |
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Edward Joseph King
May 11, 1925 Chelsea, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | September 18, 2006 (aged 81) Burlington, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic (1977–1985) Republican (1985–2006) |
| Spouse(s) | Josephine "Jody" King |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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| Position: | Guard / Defensive end |
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| College: | Boston College |
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Edward Joseph King (May 11, 1925 – September 18, 2006) was an American politician. He was the 66th Governor of Massachusetts from 1979 to 1983. He was a member of the Democratic Party until 1985, he then became a member of the Republican Party.
King died on September 18, 2006 at his home in Burlington, Massachusetts from problems caused by surgery and a fall, aged 81.
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