Robert Leggett
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 | New district (redistricting) |
| 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 | July 26, 1926 Richmond, California, U.S. |
| Died | August 13, 1997 (aged 71) Orange, California, U.S. |
| 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.