George Chanos
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| George Chanos | |
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| 31st Attorney General of Nevada | |
| In office 2005–2007 |
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| Governor | Kenny Guinn |
| Preceded by | Brian Sandoval |
| Succeeded by | Catherine Cortez Masto |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1950 (age 61–62) Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
George Chanos (born 1950) is an American politician. He was the Attorney General of the state of Nevada, United States. He was appointed by Governor Kenny Guinn in 2005 to fill out the term of his predecessor, Brian Sandoval, who became a federal district judge. He also created a moderately successful trivia board game known as Notable Quotables in 1990. He is a member of the Republican Party.[1]
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[edit] Education
- J.D., University of San Diego School of Law, 1985
- Bachelor's degree, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 1981
[edit] Personal life
Chanos is divorced with one daughter. He was born in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin and is of Greek ancestry.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Hirabayashi, Bernice. Lawyer launches new board game based on quotes. Los Angeles Times. 28 December 1990.
- ^ Steve Kanigher, Who is George Chanos? -- The Man, Las Vegas Sun, January 15, 2006
[edit] External links
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| Preceded by Brian Sandoval |
Attorney General of Nevada 2005 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Catherine Cortez Masto |
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