Robert Sheheen

Robert Joseph Sheheen (born January 21, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician, born in Camden, South Carolina. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1977 to 2000; he served as speaker[1] from 1986 to 1994. Sheheen received a bachelor's degree from Duke University in 1965 and a law degree from the University of South Carolina in 1968.[2] He has received honorary degrees from The Citadel and Winthrop University. He was Speaker of the House during the Operation Lost Trust scandal.

Robert Sheheen
57th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
October 1, 1986  December 6, 1994
Preceded byRamon Schwartz, Jr.
Succeeded byDavid Wilkins
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 52nd district
In office
December 1976  November 28, 2000
Preceded byJ. Clator Arrants
Succeeded byVincent Sheheen
Personal details
Born
Robert Joseph Sheheen

(1943-01-21) January 21, 1943
Camden, South Carolina
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materDuke University
University of South Carolina

References

  1. Lawmakers Legislative Session
  2. General Assembly, South Carolina (1979). "South Carolina Legislative Manual".


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