J. Quigg Newton

J. Quigg Newton
36th Mayor of Denver
In office
1947–1955
Preceded byBenjamin F. Stapleton
Succeeded byWill Nicholson
8th President of the University of Colorado
In office
1956–1963
Preceded byWard Darley
Succeeded byJoseph R. Smiley
22nd President of the National League of Cities
In office
1950
Preceded byDeLesseps Story Morrison
Succeeded byWilliam F. Devin
Personal details
Born(1911-08-03)August 3, 1911
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
DiedApril 4, 2003(2003-04-04) (aged 91)
Colorado, U.S.
PartyRepublican (before 1954)
Democratic (after 1954)

James Quigg Newton Jr. (August 3, 1911 – April 4, 2003) was an American lawyer, academic administrator, and politician. He served as the mayor of Denver, Colorado from 1947 to 1955. He was president of the University of Colorado from 1956 to 1963.

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