Robert J. Kleberg
Manager of King Ranch in Texas, United States
About Robert J. Kleberg
Lived 1853 – 1932 (aged 78). Robert J. Kleberg was an American lawyer, rancher, entrepreneur and jurist.
Robert Justus Kleberg Jr. (December 5, 1853 – October 10, 1932) was an American lawyer and rancher of King Ranch.
Biography Kleberg was born on December 5, 1853, in DeWitt County, Texas, to pioneer Robert J. Kleberg Sr. and his wife Rosaline. His brothers included politician Rudolph Kleberg and attorney Marcellus Kleberg. He attended private schools, and studied at the University of Virginia School of Law. An 1880 graduate, he first practiced in Cuero. He moved to Corpus Christi and represented rancher Richard King, the founder of King Ranch. Kleberg was a pioneer of the city of Kingsville, helping fund construction in the early 20th century. He was president of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association from March 1899 to March 1901.
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Who was Robert J. Kleberg?
manager of King Ranch in Texas, United States (1853-1932)
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Robert J. Kleberg was born on 5 December 1853 in DeWitt County.
When did Robert J. Kleberg die?
Robert J. Kleberg died on 10 October 1932 in King Ranch.
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Robert J. Kleberg was a lawyer, rancher, entrepreneur and jurist.
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Robert J. Kleberg was American.
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