Winfield Dunn
Bryant Winfield Culberson Dunn (born July 1, 1927) is an American businessman and politician who served as the 43rd governor of Tennessee from 1971 to 1975. He was the state's first Republican governor in fifty years. Dunn was an unsuccessful candidate for a second term in 1986, losing to Democrat Ned McWherter. He has remained active in the Republican Party and the medical field since the end of his term as governor.
Winfield Dunn | |
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| 43rd Governor of Tennessee | |
| In office January 16, 1971 – January 18, 1975 | |
| Lieutenant | John Wilder |
| Preceded by | Buford Ellington |
| Succeeded by | Ray Blanton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bryant Winfield Culberson Dunn July 1, 1927 Meridian, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Betty Prichard |
| Children | 3 |
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| Education | University of Mississippi, Oxford (BBA) University of Tennessee, Memphis (DDS) |
| Occupation | Dentist |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1944–1946 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
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