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Clyde Tolson

Clyde TolsonAKA Clyde Anderson Tolson

Born: 22-May-1900
Birthplace: Laredo, MO
Died: 14-Apr-1975
Cause of death: unspecified
Remains: Buried, Congressional Cemetery, Washington, DC

Gender: Male
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Matter of Dispute
Occupation: Government

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: J. Edgar Hoover's 40-year companion

When J. Edgar Hoover died, he left nearly everything to Tolson. Tolson was even the beneficiary of Hoover's life insurance policy.

When Tolson died, he was buried near Hoover.

Father: James W. Tolson
Brother: Hillory Alfred Tolson (b. 1897, d. 1983)
Boyfriend: J. Edgar Hoover (unproven)

    University: Cedar Rapids Business College
    University: BA, George Washington University (1925)
    Law School: LLB, George Washington University (1927)

    FBI employee 1928-72






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