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Robert J. Huber

1922 – 2001

American politician

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About Robert J. Huber

Lived 1922 – 2001 (aged 78). Robert J. Huber was an American politician.

Robert James Huber (August 29, 1922 - April 23, 2001) was a politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

Huber was born in Detroit, Michigan, where he attended the public schools. He attended the University of Detroit 1935–1937, and graduated from Culver Military Academy, 1939. He received a B.S. from the Sheffield Scientific School of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut in 1943. He served in the United States Army, 1943–1946. Huber worked as a banker and businessman, and was mayor of Troy, Michigan, 1959–1964. He served on the board of supervisors of Oakland County, Michigan. 1959–1963. He was a member of the Michigan Senate from the 16th district from 1965 to 1970.

Huber was elected as a Republican from Michigan's 18th congressional district to the 93rd United States Congress, serving from January 3, 1973, to January 3, 1975. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1974, losing to future Democratic Governor of Michigan James Blanchard. He ran unsuccessfully for nomination to the United States Senate from Michigan in 1970, 1976, 1982, and 1988. He was chairman of the board, Michigan Chrome and Chemical Co.

Huber died in Troy, Michigan, and was interred in Memory Gardens Cemetery, in Hope, Arkansas.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Detroit Mercy, Yale University, Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science, Sheffield Scientific School
Positions held
United States representative, Member of the State Senate of Michigan
Also known as
Robert James Huber

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Robert J. Huber?

American politician (1922–2001)

When was Robert J. Huber born?

Robert J. Huber was born on 29 August 1922 in Detroit.

When did Robert J. Huber die?

Robert J. Huber died on 23 April 2001 in Troy.

What was Robert J. Huber's occupation?

Robert J. Huber was a politician.

What nationality was Robert J. Huber?

Robert J. Huber was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Robert J. Huber

· Wikidata: Q2157679

· DBpedia: Robert J. Huber

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