Ludwig Teller

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 by	Irwin D. Davidson
Succeeded by	William Fitts Ryan
Member of the New York State Assembly from New York's 5th district
In office January 1, 1951 – December 31, 1956
Preceded by	Monroe Flegenheimer
Succeeded by	Bentley Kassal
Personal details
Born	(1911-06-22)June 22, 1911 New York City, US
Died	October 4, 1965(1965-10-04) (aged 54) New York City, US
Political party	Democratic

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.

See also

• List of Jewish members of the United States Congress

Sources

• United States Congress. "Ludwig Teller (id: T000118)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.