Robert Leggett | |
---|---|
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1979 | |
Preceded by | William S. Mailliard |
Succeeded by | Vic Fazio |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 5th district | |
In office January 2, 1961 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Samuel R. Geddes |
Succeeded by | Pearce Young |
Personal details | |
Born | Richmond, California, U.S. | July 26, 1926
Died | August 13, 1997 Orange, California, U.S. | (aged 71)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Barbara Burnett (after 1947) |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | University of California, Berkeley University of California's Boalt Hall School of Jurisprudence |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1944-1946 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Louis Leggett (July 26, 1926 – August 13, 1997) was an American lawyer and politician who served eight terms as a U.S. Representative from California from 1963 to 1979.