Charles Tighe

Bernard Charles Tighe (January 21, 1927 – December 13, 2004) was an American lawyer who served as the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota of 1965–1969, serving under Governor William L. Guy.

Charles Tighe
29th Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota
In office
1965–1969
GovernorWilliam L. Guy
Preceded byFrank A. Wenstrom
Succeeded byRichard F. Larsen
Personal details
Born(1927-01-21)January 21, 1927
Fargo, North Dakota
DiedDecember 13, 2004(2004-12-13) (aged 77)
Bismarck, North Dakota
Political partyDemocratic

Background

Born in Fargo, North Dakota, Tighe graduated from Fargo High School. He went to the University of Notre Dame briefly and then served in the United States Navy. He then received his bachelors and law degrees from the University of North Dakota and was admitted to the North Dakota bar. He then practiced law. He served as the Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota in 1965-1969 as a Democrat. He died in Bismarck, North Dakota.[1][2]

Notes
  1. "Charles Tighe-obituary-North Dakota Supreme Court News". Archived from the original on 2013-10-25. Retrieved 2013-11-20.
  2. 'Charles Tighe,' Bismarck Tribune (North Dakota), December 17, 2004
Political offices
Preceded by
Frank A. Wenstrom		 Lieutenant Governor of North Dakota
1965–1969		 Succeeded by
Richard F. Larsen


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