Richard B. Ogilvie
Richard B. Ogilvie | |
|---|---|
Ogilvie in 1969 | |
| 35th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 13, 1969 – January 8, 1973 | |
| Lieutenant | Paul Simon |
| Preceded by | Samuel Shapiro |
| Succeeded by | Dan Walker |
| President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners | |
| In office 1966–1969 | |
| Preceded by | Seymour Simon |
| Succeeded by | George Dunne |
| Sheriff of Cook County | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Preceded by | Frank G. Sain |
| Succeeded by | Joseph I. Woods |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1923 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | May 10, 1988 (aged 65) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Dorothy Shriver |
| Profession | Attorney Politician Law enforcement officer |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Tank Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Richard Buell Ogilvie (February 22, 1923 – May 10, 1988) was an American attorney and law enforcement officer who served as the 35th governor of Illinois from 1969 to 1973. A wounded combat veteran of World War II, he became known as the mafia-fighting sheriff of Cook County, Illinois, in the 1960s before becoming governor.