Bob Graham
American lawyer, author, and politician (1936–2024).
The record
Bob Graham was an American lawyer, author, and politician. Born on 9 November 1936 in Coral Gables, Graham died on 16 April 2024 in Gainesville at the age of 87.
Positions held include member of the Florida House of Representatives (1966–1970), member of the State Senate of Florida (1970–1978) and Governor of Florida (1979–1987). Graham studied at University of Florida and Harvard Law School. Honours include honorary doctor of the University of Miami and Democracy Service Medal.
With a Wikipedia article in 19 languages, Bob Graham is No. 43,818 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 9 November 1936, Coral Gables
- Died
- 16 April 2024, Gainesville (aged 87)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Politician, lawyer, cattle rancher
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Democratic Party
- Education
- University of Florida, Harvard Law School
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 4
- Wikipedia editions
- 19
Did you know
Was 30 when first member of the Florida House of Representatives (1966).
Lived to 87.
Shares a birthday with Carl Sagan and Muhammad Iqbal.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Coral Gables, with Mimi Rogers.
Has a Wikipedia article in 19 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1966–1970Member of the Florida House of Representatives
- 1970–1978Member of the State Senate of Florida
- 1979–1987Governor of Florida
- 1987–1989United States senator
- 1989–1991United States senator
- 1991–1993United States senator
- 1993–1995United States senator
- 1995–1997United States senator
- 1997–1999United States senator
- 1999–2001United States senator
- 2001–2003United States senator
- 2003–2005United States senator
- —Senator
Connections
- FatherErnest R. Graham
- MotherHilda Elizabeth Simmons
- SpouseAdele Khoury Graham
- SiblingPhil Graham
- ChildGwen Graham
Honours and works
Awards
- Honorary doctor of the University of Miami1980
- Democracy Service Medal
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