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