William Allen Egan (October 8, 1914 – May 6, 1984) was an American Democratic politician. He served as the first and the fourth governor of the State of Alaska from January 3, 1959 to 1966 and 1970 to 1974. Born in Valdez, Alaska, Egan is one of only two governors in the state's history (along with Bill Walker) to have been born in Alaska. He was the Democratic nominee in five gubernatorial elections (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, and 1974).
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8 October 1914 Valdez, Alaska
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6 May 1984 (aged 69) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S.
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Zodiac | Libra |
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