Starke Taylor facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Starke Taylor, Jr.
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| Mayor of Dallas, Texas | |
| In office 1983–1987 |
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| Preceded by | Jack Wilson Evans |
| Succeeded by | Annette Strauss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 2, 1922 Paris, Texas |
| Died | October 27, 2014 (aged 92) Dallas, Texas |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses | Delores Myrlee Burris, Carolyn Wray Norman Markle |
| Alma mater | Rice Institute |
| Occupation | Cotton investor |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Navy |
| Years of service | World War II |
Austin Starke Taylor, Jr. (born July 2, 1922 – died October 27, 2014) was an American politician. He is best known for serving as the Mayor of Dallas, Texas. Taylor was a member of the Republican Party. He was also a successful cotton investor.
About Starke Taylor, Jr.
Starke Taylor, Jr. was born in Paris, Texas. He later became a well-known businessman. He worked as a cotton investor, which means he bought and sold cotton. This was a big part of his life before he entered politics.
Becoming Mayor of Dallas
Starke Taylor, Jr. served as the Mayor of Dallas, Texas. He held this important position from 1983 to 1987. As mayor, he was the main leader of the city government. He helped make decisions for the people of Dallas. He was a member of the Republican Party. This is one of the two major political parties in the United States.
Later Life
After his time as mayor, Starke Taylor, Jr. continued to live in Dallas. He passed away at his home on October 27, 2014. He was 92 years old.
