Robert P. Knowles | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Wisconsin Senate | |
| In office January 1967 – January 1975 | |
| Preceded by | Frank E. Panzer |
| Succeeded by | Fred Risser |
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 10th district | |
| In office April 19, 1955 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Warren P. Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Michele Radosevich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1916 River Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1985 (aged 69) St. Croix County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, New Richmond, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Madelyne Lucille Armstrong
(m. 1941–1985) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Warren P. Knowles (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Pierce Knowles I (February 25, 1916 – November 3, 1985) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served 22 years in the Wisconsin State Senate (1955–1977), representing several counties in western Wisconsin. He was the younger brother of Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles (1965–1971).