Robert B. Jordan
American politician (1932–2020)
Robert Byrd Jordan III (October 11, 1932[1] – February 16, 2020) was an American politician. He was the 29th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina for one term from 1985 through 1989 under Governor James G. Martin. He ran for Governor of North Carolina in 1988 but didn't win.
Robert B. Jordan, III | |
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| 29th Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office January 5, 1985 – January 7, 1989 | |
| Governor | Jim Martin |
| Preceded by | James C. Green |
| Succeeded by | Jim Gardner |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| In office 1977–1985 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Byrd Jordan, III October 11, 1932 Mount Gilead, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 16, 2020 (aged 87) |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Cole |
| Alma mater | North Carolina State University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Years of service | 1954-1956 |
References
change- ↑ (U.S.), National Conference of Lieutenant Governors (19 June 1987). "The National Conference of Lieutenant Governors ... Biographical Sketches and Portraits". National Conference of Lieutenant Governors – via Google Books.
Other websites
change- NC Notable Bob Jordan Archived 2006-11-18 at the Wayback Machine
- North Carolina Award citation Archived 2008-08-15 at the Wayback Machine
- OurCampaigns.com
- Jordan elected chairman of NCSU trustees
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