Evelle J. Younger Politician

Evelle Jansen Younger (June 19, 1918 – May 4, 1989) was California Attorney General from 1971 to 1979. Described as an exponent of steadfast moderation, he was nonetheless instrumental in enlarging the scope and power of the state's environmental protection law. Political friends included Richard M. Nixon, Ronald Reagan and Gerald R. Ford. Against incumbent Jerry Brown, who was then at the height of his popularity, Younger was the unsuccessful Republican Party nominee for Governor of California in 1978. His wife Mildred had a promising political career as a centrist Republican in the 50's ended when she lost her voice due to injuries suffered in a car crash. The Youngers' only child, Eric E. Young, became a Superior Court Judge.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 19, 1918
Birth place	Nebraska , Stamford Nebraska , United States
Date of death	May 04, 1989
Place of death	California , Beverly Hills California , United States

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Office holder

governor	Ronald Reagan Jerry Brown
office	California Attorney General Los Angeles County District Attorney
party	Republican Party (United States)
successor	George Deukmejian Joseph P. Busch