Absalom Willis Robertson | |
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United States Senator from Virginia | |
In office November 6, 1946 – December 30, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Thomas G. Burch |
Succeeded by | William B. Spong Jr. |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
In office March 4, 1933 – November 5, 1946 | |
Preceded by | John W. Fishburne |
Succeeded by | Burr Harrison |
Constituency | At-large district, 7th seat (1933–1935) 7th district (1935–1946) |
Member of the Virginia Senate from the 22nd district | |
In office January 12, 1916 – January 9, 1924 | |
Preceded by | William T. Paxton |
Succeeded by | Robert Noell |
Personal details | |
Born | Absalom Willis Robertson May 27, 1887 Martinsburg, West Virginia, U.S. |
Died | November 1, 1971 Lexington, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 84)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Gladys Churchill Willis |
Children | 2, including Pat |
Relatives | Gordon P. Robertson (grandson) |
Education | University of Richmond (BA) |
Absalom Willis Robertson (May 27, 1887 – November 1, 1971) was an American politician from Virginia who served in public office for over 50 years. A member of the Democratic Party and lukewarm ally of the Byrd Organization led by fellow U.S. Senator Harry F. Byrd,[1] Robertson represented Virginia in the U.S. House of Representatives (1933–1946) and the U.S. Senate (1946–1966), and had earlier served in the Virginia General Assembly. A member of the conservative coalition during his congressional career, Robertson was a vocal opponent of civil rights. Robertson was also the father of televangelist and political commentator Pat Robertson.