Edwin Edwards By thebabe Aug 7, 1927 Born Life of Governor Edwards Period: Aug 7, 1927 to Jul 8, 2010 Life Of Edwin Edwards Aug 9, 1949 Married Elaine Schwartzenburg Life of Edwin Edwards Jan 8, 1972 Became Governor of Louisiana Jul 8, 1973 Rewrote LA Constitution Nov 8, 1983 Defeated David C. Treen in Governor's Race Nov 8, 1987 Defeated by Buddy Roemer in Governor's Race May 8, 2000 Convicted
