John Davoren
| John Francis Xavier Davoren | |
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| 24th Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth | |
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In office 1967–1974 |
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| Preceded by | Kevin H. White |
| Succeeded by | Paul H. Guzzi |
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
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In office 1964–1967 |
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| Preceded by | John F. Thompson |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Quinn |
| Majority Leader of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
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In office 1962–1964 |
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| Preceded by | Cornelius F. Kiernan |
| Succeeded by | Robert H. Quinn |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives 9th Worcester District |
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In office 1955–1967 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | July 27, 1915 Milford, Massachusetts |
| Died | August 24, 1997 (aged 82) Dennis, Massachusetts |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Residence |
Milford, Massachusetts Dennis, Massachusetts |
| Alma mater | College of the Holy Cross |
| Profession | Public relations and sales |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John Francis Xavier "Jack" Davoren (July 27, 1915 – August 24, 1997) was a U.S. politician who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 1955–1967 and Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth from 1967–1974. While in the house, he served as the House Majority Leader from 1962–1964 and Speaker from 1964 to 1967. Davoren left the House of Representatives in 1967 after he was elected Secretary of the Commonwealth.
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