Obituary of Barbara Jordan

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Barbara Jordan

Barbara Charline Jordan (born February 21, 1936 in Houston, Texas) was a lawyer, academic, and politician who was best known for being the first African American elected to the Texas Senate after Reconstruction and the first Southern African-American woman elected to the United States House of Representatives. Barbara died on January 17, 1996 and her death was because of complications from pneumonia. She died quite soon at age 59.

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Barbara Jordan Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Jordan, Barbara
    • Common Name: Barbara Jordan
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: Houston, Texas, United States
    • Birth Date: February 21, 1936
    • Age: 59 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1967-1979
    • Political Affiliation: Democratic
    • Net Worth: $5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Crimson (See all her faves at Hot-Forum)

    Barbara's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Barbara Charline Jordan
    • Father: Benjamin Jordan
    • Mother: Arlyne Patten Jordan
    • Sister(s):
      • Bennie Jordan Creswell (1933-2000)
      • Rosemary Jordan McGowan
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Nancy Earl (partnered 1960-1996, her death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: January 17 1996 at age 59
  • Place: Austin, Texas, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia (related complications)
  • Interment: Buried at Texas State Cemetery in Austin, Texas

Category Tags:

LawyerAcademic Politician American Born on February 21st Born in 1936 Born in TexasDied in 1996Died at age 59Died from Pneumonia

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Wiki Page Updated: 2023-02-26 12:00:10
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