Edward T. Begay

Edward T. Begay
3rd Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council
In office
January 1, 1999 – January 1, 2003
PresidentKelsey Begaye
Preceded byKelsey Begaye
Succeeded byLawrence T. Morgan
13th Vice Chairman of the Navajo Nation
In office
1983–1987
Preceded byFrank E. Paul
Succeeded byJohnny R. Thompson
Personal details
Born(1935-01-08)January 8, 1935
Tse Yaaniichii, New Mexico, U.S.
DiedJune 12, 2022(2022-06-12) (aged 87)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
OccupationGovernment
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Edward Thomas Begay (January 8, 1935 – June 12, 2022) was a Native American politician who served as the Speaker of the Navajo Nation from 1999 to 2003. He also served as Vice-Chairman in 1983 under the Chairmanship of then Chairman Peterson Zah. Begay was a major influence in the Churchrock/Bááh Háálį́ community, and was active within Chapter Affairs.

Begay served in the United States Army. He also served on the McKinley County Commission. He died on June 12, 2022, at the age of 87 in Albuquerque.