Nick Begich
Nicholas Joseph Begich Sr. (born April 6, 1932 – disappeared October 16, 1972; declared dead December 29, 1972) was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Alaska. He is presumed to have died in the crash of a light aircraft in Alaska in 1972; his body was never found. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Nick Begich | |
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Begich in 1972 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Alaska's at-large district | |
| In office January 3, 1971 – December 29, 1972 (de jure) / October 16, 1972 (de facto) | |
| Preceded by | Howard Pollock |
| Succeeded by | Don Young |
| Member of the Alaska Senate | |
| In office 1962–1970 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Nicholas Joseph Begich April 6, 1932 Eveleth, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Jean Jendro |
| Children | 6, including Mark, Tom, and Nick Jr. |
| Relatives | Joseph Begich (brother) |
| Education | St. Cloud State University (BA) University of Minnesota (MA) |
| Disappeared | October 16, 1972 (aged 40) Alaska, U.S. |
| Status | Missing for 51 years and 4 months; declared dead in absentia on December 29, 1972 (aged 40) |
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