Eugene C. Keyes (August 23, 1900 – 1963) was the 45th and 47th

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from 1943 to 1945 and 1947 to 1949.

Early life and education

Born in

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, Keyes studied as a doctor and lawyer, receiving several degrees. In 1921, the

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awarded him a Doctor of Dental Surgery, followed by a Doctor of Medicine degree from Wayne State University in 1930. In 1932, he founded the Keyes Diagnostic Clinic in Dearborn. In 1935, Keyes earned a

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from the

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Political career

Before serving as lieutenant governor, Keyes was a

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and city councilman in his home city. He was affiliated with the

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. Keyes served as lieutenant governor under two governors, Harry Kelly from 1943 to 1945 and Kim Sigler from 1947 to 1949, both of whom were also Republicans. In 1965, two years after Keyes death, the clinic he founded was demolished to make way for

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Keyes, Eugene C. 1900 births 1963 deaths Politicians from Dearborn, Michigan Detroit College of Law alumni Michigan city council members County commissioners in Michigan Wayne State University people Lieutenant governors of Michigan Michigan Republicans 20th-century American politicians