Robert Louis Freeman Sr.
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Robert Louis Freeman Sr. (April 27, 1934 – May 16, 2016) was an American politician who served as the 47th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana from 1980 to 1988 under Governors Dave Treen and Edwin Edwards.
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Robert Freeman Sr. | |
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47th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
In office March 10, 1980 – March 14, 1988 | |
Governor | Dave Treen (1980-1984) Edwin Edwards (1984-1988) |
Preceded by | Jimmy Fitzmorris |
Succeeded by | Paul Hardy |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Louis Freeman Sr. (1934-04-27)April 27, 1934 Plaquemine, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | May 16, 2016(2016-05-16) (aged 82) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Marianne Drago Freeman (1958–2016) |
Alma mater | Louisiana State University (BA) Loyola University New Orleans (LL.B) |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1956-1959 |
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