Robert W. Crown

Robert Crown
Member of the California State Assembly
from the 14th district
In office
1956–1973
Preceded by Randal Dickey
Succeeded by Bill Lockyer
Personal details
Born (1922-01-23)January 23, 1922
San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died May 21, 1973(1973-05-21) (aged 51)
Alameda, California, U.S.
Political party Democratic

Robert Warren Crown (January 23, 1922 – May 21, 1973) served in the California legislature and, during World War II, he served in the United States Army in an infantry combat platoon leader in France.[1] He won nine elections in a row, and also served as a delegate at the 1960 Democratic National Convention. He was a progressive Democrat, noted for his opposition to the death penalty.[2]

In 1973, he was struck and killed by a car while on his regular early morning jog.[3]

Crown Memorial State Beach is named after him in recognition of his work to preserve the area.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Vassar, Alexander C., The Legislators of California - Appendix D
  2. ↑ http://thealamedan.org/news/alameda-history-assemblyman-robert-w-crown
  3. ↑ http://thealamedan.org/news/alameda-history-assemblyman-robert-w-crown
  4. ↑ East Bay Regional Park District - Crown Memorial State Beach


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