Samuel J. Roberts
American judge (1907–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel J. Roberts (February 18, 1907 – June 5, 1987) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania from 1963 to 1983 and chief justice from 1983 to 1984.
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Samuel J. Roberts | |
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Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
In office 1983–1984 | |
Preceded by | Henry X. O'Brien |
Succeeded by | Robert N. C. Nix, Jr. |
Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
In office 1963–1983 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1907-02-18)February 18, 1907 Brooklyn, New York |
Died | June 5, 1987(1987-06-05) (aged 80) Erie, Pennsylvania |
Spouse | Marian Roberts |
Alma mater | University of Pennsylvania (B.S., LL.B.) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Rank | Lieutenant commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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