Robert Wilentz
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Robert Nathan Wilentz (February 17, 1927 – July 23, 1996) was Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court from 1979 to 1996, making him the longest-serving Chief Justice since the Supreme Court became New Jersey's highest court in 1948.
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Robert Wilentz | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of New Jersey | |
In office August 10, 1979 – July 1, 1996 | |
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Preceded by | Richard J. Hughes |
Succeeded by | Deborah T. Poritz |
Member of the New Jersey General Assembly from the 7th district | |
In office January 11, 1966 – January 13, 1970 | |
Preceded by | J. Edward Crabiel |
Succeeded by | Thomas J. Deverin |
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Born | Robert Nathan Wilentz (1927-02-17)February 17, 1927 Perth Amboy, New Jersey, United States |
Died | July 23, 1996(1996-07-23) (aged 69) New York, New York, United States |
Political party | Democratic |
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Jacqueline Malino
(m. 1949; died 1989) |
Children | 3, including Amy |
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