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Bill Cobey
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For the University of Maryland athletic director, see William W. Cobey.
William Wilfred Cobey Jr. (born May 13, 1939) is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he served one term in the United States House of Representatives for North Carolina's 4th congressional district from 1985 to 1987.
Quick Facts Chair of the North Carolina State Board of Education, Preceded by ...
Bill Cobey | |
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Chair of the North Carolina State Board of Education | |
In office 2013–2018 | |
Preceded by | William C. Harrison |
Succeeded by | Eric Davis |
Chair of the North Carolina Republican Party | |
In office May 22, 1999 – July 21, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Sam Currin |
Succeeded by | Ferrell Blount |
Secretary of the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources | |
In office 1989–1993 | |
Governor | James G. Martin |
Preceded by | S. Thomas Rhodes |
Succeeded by | Jonathan B. Howes |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from North Carolina's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1985 – January 3, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Ike Franklin Andrews |
Succeeded by | David Price |
Personal details | |
Born | William Wilfred Cobey, Jr. (1939-05-13) May 13, 1939 (age 85) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Residence | Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
Alma mater | Emory University (BA) University of Pennsylvania (MBA) University of Pittsburgh (MEd) |
Occupation | Retired |
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