Robert Wilentz | |
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| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey | |
| In office August 10, 1979 – July 1, 1996 | |
| Appointed by | |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Deborah T. Poritz |
| Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 7th district | |
| In office January 11, 1966 – January 13, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | J. Edward Crabiel |
| Succeeded by | Thomas J. Deverin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Nathan Wilentz February 17, 1927 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States |
| Died | July 23, 1996 (aged 69) New York, New York, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Jacqueline Malino
(m. 1949; died 1989) |
| Children | 3, including Amy |
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Robert Nathan Wilentz (February 17, 1927 – July 23, 1996) was Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1979 to 1996, making him the longest-serving Chief Justice since the Supreme Court became New Jersey's highest court in 1948.