Robert Bruce Chiperfield | |
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Member of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois | |
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Rolla C. McMillen |
Succeeded by | Robert T. McLoskey |
Constituency | 19th district |
In office January 3, 1939 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Lewis L. Boyer |
Succeeded by | Noah M. Mason |
Constituency | 15th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Canton, Illinois, US | November 20, 1899
Died | April 9, 1971 Canton, Illinois, US | (aged 71)
Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery, Canton |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Katherine "Kitty" Newbern Eunice K. Anderson |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Harvard College Boston University |
Occupation | Lawyer |
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Military service | |
Rank | Private |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Robert Bruce Chiperfield (November 20, 1899 - April 9, 1971), son of United States Congressman Burnett Mitchell Chiperfield, was an Illinois lawyer and 12-term U.S. Representative from Illinois. He served as chairman of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs during the early years of the Eisenhower administration.