Richard Ottinger
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Richard Lawrence Ottinger (born January 27, 1929) is an American retired legal educator and politician from New York. A Democrat, he served in the United States House of Representatives for eight terms, from 1965 to 1971 and from 1975 to 1985.
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Richard Ottinger | |
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Dean of Pace University School of Law | |
In office 1994–1999 | |
Preceded by | Barbara Black (acting)[1] |
Succeeded by | David S. Cohen[2] |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York | |
In office January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1985 | |
Preceded by | Ogden Reid |
Succeeded by | Joseph DioGuardi |
Constituency | 24th district (1975–1983) 20th district (1983–1985) |
In office January 3, 1965 – January 3, 1971 | |
Preceded by | Robert Barry |
Succeeded by | Peter Peyser |
Constituency | 25th district |
Personal details | |
Born | Richard Lawrence Ottinger (1929-01-27) January 27, 1929 (age 95) New York City, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | June Ottinger |
Relations | Albert Ottinger (uncle) |
Children | 4 |
Education | Cornell University (BA) Harvard University (LLB) |
Profession | Attorney, educator, politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1955–1957 |
Rank | Captain |
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