William L. Armstrong
William L. Armstrong | |
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Official portrait, 1983 | |
| President of Colorado Christian University | |
| In office August 2006 – July 5, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Donnithorne |
| Succeeded by | Donald W. Sweeting |
| United States Senator from Colorado | |
| In office January 3, 1979 – January 3, 1991 | |
| Preceded by | Floyd Haskell |
| Succeeded by | Hank Brown |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Colorado's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1973 – January 3, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Constituency established |
| Succeeded by | Ken Kramer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Lester Armstrong Jr. March 16, 1937 Fremont, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | July 5, 2016 (aged 79) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Resting place | Fairmount Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ellie M. Eaton |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Tulane University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1957–1963 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant |
| Unit | Army National Guard |
William Lester Armstrong Jr. (March 16, 1937 – July 5, 2016) was an American businessman, administrator, and politician. He was a member of the Republican Party and served as a United States representative and Senator from Colorado.