Edward r roybal biography
Edward r roybal biography
About Edward R. Roybal.
Edward R. Roybal
Mexican-American politician (–)
Edward R. Roybal | |
|---|---|
| In office January 3, – January 3, | |
| Preceded by | Gordon L.
McDonough (redistricting) |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Becerra (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 30th district (–) 25th district (–) |
| In office July 1, – December 31, | |
| Preceded by | Parley P.
Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Gil Lindsay |
| Born | Edward Ross Roybal ()February 10, Pecos, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, () (aged89) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucille Beserra |
| Children | 3, including Lucille |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles Southwestern University |
Edward Ross Roybal (February 10, October 24, ) was a Mexican-American politician.
A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council, serving from to He later served 15 terms in the U.S. House of Representatives from to , re