Maury Maverick
Maury Maverick | |
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| 159th Mayor of San Antonio | |
| In office 1939–1941 | |
| Preceded by | C. K. Quin |
| Succeeded by | C. K. Quin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 20th district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1939 | |
| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Paul J. Kilday |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Fontaine Maury Maverick October 23, 1895 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | June 7, 1954 (aged 58) |
| Political party | Democratic |
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| Alma mater | University of Texas, Austin |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1919 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Infantry Branch |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Fontaine Maury Maverick Sr. (October 23, 1895 – June 7, 1954) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from Texas, representing the 20th district from January 3, 1935, to January 3, 1939. He is best remembered for his independence from the party and for coining the term "gobbledygook" for obscure and euphemistic bureaucratic language.