Edward R. Roybal
Edward Ross Roybal (February 10, 1916 – October 24, 2005) was a Mexican-American politician. A Democrat, he was a member of the Los Angeles City Council from 1949 to 1962 and of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1963 to 1993.
Edward R. Roybal | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1993 | |
| Preceded by | Bob Wilson |
| Succeeded by | Xavier Becerra (Redistricting) |
| Constituency | 30th district (1963–1975) 25th district (1975–1993) |
| Member of the Los Angeles City Council from the 9th district | |
| In office July 1, 1949 – July 1, 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Parley P. Christensen |
| Succeeded by | Gil Lindsay |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Ross Roybal February 10, 1916 Pecos, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 2005 (aged 89) Pasadena, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Lucille Beserra |
| Children | 3, including Lucille |
| Education | University of California, Los Angeles Southwestern University |
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