Robert W. Edgar
Robert William "Bob" Edgar (May 29, 1943 – April 23, 2013) was an American politician and administrator from Pennsylvania, and a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania.
Robert W. Edgar | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 7th district | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Lawrence Williams |
Succeeded by | Curt Weldon |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert William Edgar May 29, 1943 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Died | April 23, 2013 Annandale, Virginia | (aged 69)
Political party | Democratic |
Residence | Annandale, Virginia |
Alma mater | Drew University |
Occupation | Politician, Administrator, Educator, Chaplain |
Edgar was born on May 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Drew University. Edagr died on April 23, 2013 in his home in Annandale, Virginia from a heart attack, aged 69.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Palmer, Anna (April 23, 2013). "Common Cause president Bob Edgar dies at 69". Politico. http://www.politico.com/story/2013/04/common-cause-president-bob-edgar-dies-90500.html?hp=r4. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
- ↑ Fanlund, Paul (April 23, 2013). "Stunning death of Bob Edgar, an American hero". The Capital Times. http://host.madison.com/ct/news/local/writers/paul_fanlund/paul-fanlund-stunning-death-of-bob-edgar-an-american-hero/article_6f025162-ac3b-11e2-9bf3-001a4bcf887a.html. Retrieved April 23, 2013.