Davis Robinson
American politician (born 1940)
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Davis Rowland Robinson (born July 11, 1940) is an American retired politician who served as the 15th Legal Adviser of the Department of State from July 1981 to February 1985 under the Reagan Administration.[1][2][3] This came after former diplomat Roberts Bishop Owen resigned from the duty.[3] He was nominated by Ronald Reagan for the position.[4]
PresidentRonald Reagan
Preceded byRoberts Bishop Owen
Succeeded byAbraham David Sofaer
BornDavis Rowland Robinson
July 11, 1940
July 11, 1940
New York, U.S
Davis Robinson | |
|---|---|
| 15th Legal Adviser of the Department of State | |
| In office July 27, 1981 – February 27, 1985 | |
| President | Ronald Reagan |
| Preceded by | Roberts Bishop Owen |
| Succeeded by | Abraham David Sofaer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Davis Rowland Robinson July 11, 1940 New York, U.S |
| Spouse |
Suzanne Walker (m. 1959) |
| Parents |
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| Education | Yale College, Harvard Law School |
| Alma mater | Harvard Law School |
Life
Robinson was born on July 11, 1940 in New York to parents Thomas Porter Robinson and John F. Degener. He married Suzanne Walker on June 11, 1959.[5] He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Yale College in 1961 and another from Harvard Law School in 1967.[1]
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