Ludwig Teller (June 22, 1911 – October 4, 1965) was an American lawyer, politician, and World War II veteran from New York. From 1957 to 1961, he served two terms in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Ludwig Teller
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 20th district
In office
January 3, 1957 – January 3, 1961
Preceded byIrwin D. Davidson
Succeeded byWilliam Fitts Ryan
Member of the New York State Assembly from New York's 5th district
In office
January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1956
Preceded byMonroe Flegenheimer
Succeeded byBentley Kassal
Personal details
Born(1911-06-22)June 22, 1911
New York City, US
DiedOctober 4, 1965(1965-10-04) (aged 54)
New York City, US
Political partyDemocratic

Life

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Teller was born on June 22, 1911, in Manhattan. He graduated from New York University in 1936. He served as a Lieutenant in the United States Navy during World War II. He served on the faculty of New York University Law School from 1947 until 1950.

Political career

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He was a member of the New York State Assembly (New York Co., 5th D.) from 1951 to 1956, sitting in the 168th through 170th New York State Legislatures.

Congress

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He was elected as a Democrat to the 85th and 86th United States Congresses, holding office from January 3, 1957, to January 3, 1961. He was defeated for renomination in the Democratic primary of 1960 by Reform Democrat William Fitts Ryan.

Death and burial

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Teller died on October 4, 1965, and was buried at the Union Field Cemetery in Ridgewood, Queens.

See also

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Sources

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  • United States Congress. "Ludwig Teller (id: T000118)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Monroe Flegenheimer
New York State Assembly
New York County, 5th District

1951–1956
Succeeded by
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from New York's 20th congressional district

1957–1961
Succeeded by