Robert W. Edgar

American politician

Robert William "Bob" Edgar (May 29, 1943 – April 23, 2013) was an American politician and administrator from Pennsylvania, and a member of the Democratic Party. He was a member of the United States House of Representatives from 1975 to 1987, representing the 7th district of Pennsylvania.

Robert W. Edgar
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 7th district
In office
January 3, 1975 – January 3, 1987
Preceded byLawrence Williams
Succeeded byCurt Weldon
Personal details
Born
Robert William Edgar

(1943-05-29)May 29, 1943
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
DiedApril 23, 2013(2013-04-23) (aged 69)
Annandale, Virginia
Political partyDemocratic
ResidenceAnnandale, Virginia
Alma materDrew University
OccupationPolitician, Administrator, Educator, Chaplain

Edgar was born on May 28, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He studied at Drew University. Edagr died on April 23, 2013 in his home in Annandale, Virginia from a heart attack, aged 69.[1][2]

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  1. Palmer, Anna (April 23, 2013). "Common Cause president Bob Edgar dies at 69". Politico. Retrieved April 23, 2013.
  2. Fanlund, Paul (April 23, 2013). "Stunning death of Bob Edgar, an American hero". The Capital Times. Retrieved April 23, 2013.

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