Robert Drinan
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Robert Frederick Drinan SJ (November 15, 1920 – January 28, 2007) was a Jesuit priest, lawyer, human rights activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. Drinan left office to obey Pope John Paul II's prohibition on political activity by priests.
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Robert Drinan | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Massachusetts | |
In office January 3, 1971 – January 3, 1981 | |
Preceded by | Philip J. Philbin |
Succeeded by | Barney Frank |
Constituency | 3rd district (1971–73) 4th district (1973–81) |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Frederick Drinan (1920-11-15)November 15, 1920 Boston, Massachusetts |
Died | January 28, 2007(2007-01-28) (aged 86) Washington, D.C. |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Boston College (BA, MA) Georgetown University (LLB, LLM) Pontifical Gregorian University (STD) |
Profession | Priest, legislator, professor |
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He was also a law professor at Georgetown University Law Center for the last 26 years of his life.