Stanley Stroup
American politician (1904-1977)

Stanley G. Stroup (September 18, 1904 – March 1, 1977) was a member of the Pennsylvania State Senate, serving from 1961 to 1974.
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Chronology provides the most reliable spine for this subject; interpretation should follow only after identities and dates are secure. The source revision retrieved here is dated Jul 24, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q7599980. 1 of 1 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1904, 1977, 1961 and 1974.
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