Robert B. Hansen
American politician
About Robert B. Hansen
Lived 1925 – 2005 (aged 80). Robert B. Hansen was an American.
Robert B. Hansen (August 13, 1925 – December 25, 2005) was an American politician who served as the Attorney General of Utah from 1977 to 1981.
Although born in Idaho, Hansen was raised in Merced, California. During World War II he joined the navy and studied at the University of New Mexico. He then went to the University of California, Hastings College of Law. He moved to Salt Lake City in 1950 where he began to practice law. He became assistant attorney general of Utah in 1969.
He died on December 25, 2005, in Salt Lake City, Utah at age 80. Hansen was attorney general at the time of the execution of Gary Gilmore.
Hansen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as bishop of the Monument Park 7th ward on the east side of Salt Lake City.
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Who was Robert B. Hansen?
American politician (1925-2005)
When was Robert B. Hansen born?
Robert B. Hansen was born on 13 August 1925 in Pocatello.
When did Robert B. Hansen die?
Robert B. Hansen died on 25 December 2005 in Salt Lake City.
What nationality was Robert B. Hansen?
Robert B. Hansen was American.
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