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Billy Robinson
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| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 90th district |
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| In office January 12, 1983 – January 9, 2002 |
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| Preceded by | None (district created) |
| Succeeded by | Winsome Sears |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 37th district |
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| In office January 13, 1982 – January 12, 1983 |
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| Preceded by | C. Hardaway Marks |
| Succeeded by | Stephen E. Gordy |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from the 39th district |
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| In office February 5, 1981 – January 13, 1982 |
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| Preceded by | William P. Robinson Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Johnny Joannou L. Cleaves Manning |
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William Peters Robinson Jr.
October 14, 1942 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2006 (aged 64) Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Sylvia |
| Alma mater | Morehouse College (BA) Harvard University (LLB) |
William Peters Robinson Jr. (October 14, 1942 – December 18, 2006) was an American lawyer and politician. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Virginia.
He was first elected in 1981. This special election was held to choose someone to take the place of his father, William P. Robinson Sr..
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Early Life and Education
William Peters Robinson Jr. was born on October 14, 1942. His birthplace was Washington, D.C., the capital city of the United States.
College Years
He attended Morehouse College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. A BA degree usually means he studied subjects like history, literature, or social sciences.
After Morehouse, he went to Harvard University. There, he earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree. This degree prepared him to become a lawyer.
Political Career
William P. Robinson Jr. dedicated many years to public service. He worked as a politician in the state of Virginia.
Serving in the House of Delegates
He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates for a long time. This group is part of Virginia's state government. Its job is to create and vote on new laws for the state.
He served several terms, representing different areas of Virginia. His longest term was for the 90th House of Delegates district. He held this position from 1983 to 2002.
Family Legacy in Politics
It was special that he followed in his father's footsteps. His father, William P. Robinson Sr., had also been a member of the Virginia House of Delegates. William P. Robinson Jr. took over his father's seat in 1981.
Later Life
William Peters Robinson Jr. passed away on December 18, 2006. He was 64 years old. He died in Norfolk, Virginia, which is a city in the state he served.
