Martin J. Knorr

Martin J. Knorr (January 31, 1906 – October 7, 1989) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was born on January 31, 1906, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York City.[1] He graduated from Dartmouth College and Brooklyn Law School. He practiced law, and lived in Ridgewood, Queens.

Knorr was a member of the New York State Assembly (Queens Co., 3rd D.) in 1953 and 1954.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (15th D.) in 1966. In November 1966, after re-apportionment, he ran in the 12th District for re-election, but was defeated by Democrat William C. Brennan.

Knorr was again a member of the State Senate from 1969 to 1988, sitting in the 178th, 179th, 180th, 181st, 182nd, 183rd, 184th, 185th, 186th and 187th New York State Legislatures. In January 1985, he became Assistant Majority Whip.[2]

He died on October 7, 1989, at the home of one of his daughters in Long Beach, New York.[3]

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New York Assembly
Preceded by
Anthony R. Carus
New York State Assembly
Queens County, 3rd District

1953–1954
Succeeded by
Charles T. Eckstein
New York State Senate
Preceded by
Irwin Brownstein
New York State Senate
15th District

1966
Succeeded by
Simon J. Liebowitz
Preceded by
William C. Brennan
New York State Senate
12th District

1969–1972
Succeeded by
Jack E. Bronston
Preceded by
A. Frederick Meyerson
New York State Senate
15th District

1973–1988
Succeeded by
Serphin R. Maltese
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