Paul Collins Broun Sr. (March 1, 1916 – February 14, 2005) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the

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for the 46th district from 1963 to 2001. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Early life and education

Broun was born in

Shellman, Georgia Shellman is a city in Randolph County, Georgia, United States. The population was 1,083 at the 2010 census. Buildings in the commercial center have been designated as an historic district and listed in 1985 on the National Register of Historic ...

. In 1930, Broun moved with his family to

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. Broun graduated from Athens High School in 1933. He received his bachelor's degree in agricultural engineering from

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in 1937. During

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, Broun served in the

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and was commissioned a lieutenant colonel.

Career

Broun owned a car dealership and tire business in Athens, Georgia. Broun served in the

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from 1963 to 2001 as a

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Personal life

Broun died in

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Paul Broun Paul Collins Broun Jr. (born May 14, 1946) is an American physician and politician who served as the U.S. representative for from 2007 to 2015. He is a member of the Republican Party and was a member of the Tea Party Caucus. Broun unsuccess ...

, served in the

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