James R. Domengeaux, known as Jimmy Domengeaux (January 6, 1907 – April 11, 1988), was a lawyer from Lafayette, Louisiana, who served in the United States House of Representatives for Louisiana's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949. He was a cultural activist of Cajun and Louisiana Creole descent who is best remembered for his efforts to preserve the French language in his native state.
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6 January 1907 Lafayette, Louisiana
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Died |
11 April 1988 (aged 81) Lafayette, Louisiana
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Zodiac | Capricorn |
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