James Thompson 37th Governor of Illinois In office January 10, 1977 – January 14, 1991 Lieutenant Dave O'Neal George H. Ryan Preceded by Dan Walker Succeeded by James Edgar Personal details Born (1936-05-08) May 8, 1936 (age 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Jayne Ann Carr Thompson Children 1 Alma mater University of Illinois at Chicago Washington University in St. Louis Northwestern University Profession...
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James Thompson 37th Governor of Illinois In office January 10, 1977 – January 14, 1991 Lieutenant Dave O'Neal George H. Ryan Preceded by Dan Walker Succeeded by James Edgar Personal details Born (1936-05-08) May 8, 1936 (age 78) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. Political party Republican Spouse(s) Jayne Ann Carr Thompson Children 1 Alma mater University of Illinois at Chicago Washington University in St. Louis Northwestern University Profession...