Fred C. Petersen | |
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![]() Petersen in 1953 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Pinellas County | |
In office 1953–1957 | |
Personal details | |
Born | February 16, 1908 New York, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Fred C. Petersen (born February 16, 1908) [1] was an American politician. He served as Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives. [2] [3]
Petersen was born in New York. [4] He was a real estate broker. [5]
Petersen served in the Florida House of Representatives representing Pinellas County from 1953 to 1957. [2] [3]
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