Allan Shivers Politician

Robert Allan Shivers (October 5, 1907 – January 14, 1985) was a Texas politician who led the conservative faction of the Texas Democratic Party during the turbulent 1940s and 1950s. Shivers also developed the lieutenant governor's post into an extremely powerful perch in state government.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 05, 1907
Birth place	Texas , Lufkin Texas
Religion	Baptists
Date of death	January 14, 1985
Place of death	Austin Texas
Education	University of Texas at Austin

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Politician

military operations	World War II
governor	Beauford H. Jester
military branch	United States Army
military rank	Major
office	Lieutenant Governor of Texas Member of the Texas State Senate from District 4 (Port Arthur)
party	Democratic Party (United States)
service start	1943
service end	1945
successor	Ben Ramsey Price Daniel Wilfred R. Cousins Jr.