AKA Robert Denison Holmes

Born: 11-May-1909
Birthplace: Canisteo, NY
Died: 6-Jun-1976
Location of death: Seaside, OR
Cause of death: Cancer - unspecified

Gender: Male
Religion: Anglican/Episcopalian
Race or Ethnicity: White
Sexual orientation: Straight
Occupation: Politician
Party Affiliation: Democratic

Nationality: United States
Executive summary: Governor of Oregon, 1957-59

Defeated by Mark Hatfield in the 1958 election.

Wife: Marie Hoy (m. 1-May-1934, two sons)
Son: Robert D. Holmes, Jr.
Son: George H. Holmes

    High School: West High School, Rochester, NY (1925)
    University: University of Oregon (1932)

    Oregon State Official Board of Higher Education (1969-74)
    Governor of Oregon (1957-59)
    Oregon State Senate (1949-57)

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