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 | |
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| 57th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office October 1, 1986 – December 6, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon Schwartz, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | David Wilkins |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office December 1976 – November 28, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | J. Clator Arrants |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Sheheen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Joseph Sheheen January 21, 1943 Camden, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Duke University University of South Carolina |
References
- Lawmakers Legislative Session
- General Assembly, South Carolina (1979). "South Carolina Legislative Manual".
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