Dennis J. Roberts II

Dennis J. Roberts II (May 30, 1941 – October 20, 2021) was an American politician. He served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 1979 to 1985.[2]

Dennis J. Roberts II
Attorney General of Rhode Island
In office
1979–1985
GovernorJ. Joseph Garrahy
Preceded byJulius C. Michaelson
Succeeded byArlene Violet
Personal details
Born(1941-05-30)May 30, 1941
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 2021(2021-10-20) (aged 80)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
ParentThomas H. Roberts (father)
RelativesDennis J. Roberts (uncle)

Life and career

Roberts was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He was a lawyer.[3]

Roberts served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 1979 to 1985.[2]

Roberts died on October 20, 2021,[4] at the age of 80.

References

  1. "Ex-nun is first female U. S. attorney-general elect". The News. Paterson, New Jersey. November 12, 1984. p. 2. Retrieved April 24, 2024 via Newspapers.com.
  2. "Rhode Island Former Attorneys General". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. Who’s who in the East, Larkin, Roosevelt & Larkin, 1983
  4. "Dennis J. Roberts II". The Providence Journal. October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2024.


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