Hugh Gallen

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Hugh Gallen
74th Governor of New Hampshire
In office January 4, 1979 – December 29, 1982
Preceded by	Meldrim Thomson Jr.
Succeeded by	Vesta M. Roy (acting)
Personal details
Born	(1924-07-30)July 30, 1924 Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Died	December 29, 1982(1982-12-29) (aged 58) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Irene Carbonneau ​ (m. 1948)​ [1]
Children	3

Hugh J. Gallen (July 30, 1924 – December 29, 1982) was an American automobile dealer and Democratic politician from Littleton, New Hampshire. After serving in the New Hampshire House of Representatives, he won two terms as governor.

Gallen was born in Portland, Oregon.

Gallen served as governor from 1979 until his death. Although twice elected for two-year terms as governor he was defeated in his bid for a third term in 1982. In November 1982 he became seriously ill due to a blood infection that required dialysis.^[2] Gallen, who yielded his powers to State Senate President Vesta M. Roy, died a few days before the inauguration of his successor, John H. Sununu;^[3] Roy became acting governor during that time.

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External links[]

• Hugh Gallen at Find a Grave

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