Buddy Caldwell | |
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44th Attorney General of Louisiana | |
In office January 14, 2008 –January 11, 2016 | |
Governor | Bobby Jindal |
Preceded by | Charles Foti |
Succeeded by | Jeff Landry |
Personal details | |
Born | James David Caldwell May 20,1946 Columbia,Louisiana,U.S |
Political party | Democratic (before 2011) Republican (2011–present) |
Spouse | Pat Caldwell (third wife) |
Children | 7 (including stepchildren) |
Alma mater | Tulane University (BA,JD) |
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