Английская Википедия:Daniel H. Coakley Jr.

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Daniel H. Coakley (July 12, 1906 – March 26, 1964) was an American insurance salesman and a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

Early life

Coakley was born on July 12, 1906, in Boston.[1] His father, Daniel H. Coakley, was a prominent politician. Coakley graduated from Boston College High School and the College of the Holy Cross. He later attended Fordham Law School and graduated from Boston University Law School in 1935. He then became a legal clerk to Massachusetts Attorney General Paul A. Dever.[2]

Massachusetts House of Representatives

In 1936, Coakley ran in the special election to fill the vacancy caused by the death of state representative Leo Birmingham. He defeated eight other candidates to win the Democratic nomination and won the general election by a 4 to 1 margin.[3][4] He was elected to a full term later that year.

During World War II, Coakley served in the United States Coast Guard.[2]

Insurance

In 1946, Coakley joined New York Life Insurance Company. He eventually obtained $1 million in sales a year. In 1957, he was the top salesman in his company with $5 million in sales.[2]

Death

Coakley died on March 26, 1964, in Peter Bent Brigham Hospital.[2]

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