Robert P. Knowles
Robert P. Knowles | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the 10th district | |
| In office April 19, 1955 – January 3, 1977 | |
| Preceded by | Warren P. Knowles |
| Succeeded by | Michele Radosevich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 25, 1916 River Falls, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | November 3, 1985 (aged 69) St. Croix County, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery, New Richmond, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Madelyne Lucille Armstrong
(m. 1941–1985) |
| Children |
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| Relatives | Warren P. Knowles (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army Army Air Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | 1st Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Pierce Knowles I (February 25, 1916 – November 3, 1985) was an
Wisconsin State Senate (1955–1977), representing several counties in western Wisconsin. He was the younger brother of Wisconsin Governor Warren P. Knowles
(1965–1971).
Biography
Born in
Wisconsin State Senate from 1955 until 1975; his older brother was Warren P. Knowles, the 37th Governor of Wisconsin.[1][2] Knowles was defeated for re election in 1976 by Democrat Michele Radosevich
52%-48%.
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