Horace B. Robertson, Jr.

American Navy admiral and law professor (1923–2020)
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Summary

Horace B. Robertson, Jr. was born on November 13, 1923[1], in Charlotte[2]. Horace B. Robertson, Jr. died on November 19, 2020[3], in Durham[4]. Horace B. Robertson, Jr. worked as a military officer[5], lawyer[6], and law professor[7]. Horace B. Robertson, Jr. is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: United States Naval Academy Cemetery[9]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[10]
  • Employer: Duke University School of Law[11]
  • Educated at: Davidson College[12], United States Naval Academy[13], Georgetown University Law Center[14], Naval War College[15], George Washington University[16]
  • Award received: Navy Distinguished Service Medal[17]
  • Member of: American Society of International Law[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Military branch: United States Navy[20]
  • Commons category: Horace B. Robertson, Jr.[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: rear admiral[22]
  • Participated in conflict: World War II[23]
  • Family name: Robertson[24]
  • Given name: Horace[25]
  • Nickname: Robbie[26]

FAQs

Where was Horace B. Robertson, Jr. born?

Horace B. Robertson, Jr.'s place of birth was Charlotte[2].

Where did Horace B. Robertson, Jr. die?

Horace B. Robertson, Jr. passed away in Durham[4].

What did Horace B. Robertson, Jr. do for work?

Horace B. Robertson, Jr. worked as a military officer[5], lawyer[6], and law professor[7].

Where did Horace B. Robertson, Jr. go to school?

Horace B. Robertson, Jr. was educated at Davidson College[12], United States Naval Academy[13], Georgetown University Law Center[14], and Naval War College[15].

What awards did Horace B. Robertson, Jr. receive?

Honors received include Navy Distinguished Service Medal[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . law.duke.edu. law.duke.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [16] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [9] ↑ . legacy.com. legacy.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [18] ↑ . jstor.org. jstor.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [1] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] ↑ . law.duke.edu. law.duke.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . archive.org. archive.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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