Dennis J. Roberts
Dennis J. Roberts | |
|---|---|
| 63rd Governor of Rhode Island | |
| In office January 2, 1951 – January 6, 1959 | |
| Lieutenant | John S. McKiernan Armand H. Cote |
| Preceded by | John S. McKiernan |
| Succeeded by | Christopher Del Sesto |
| 29th Mayor of Providence | |
| In office January 1941 – January 1951 | |
| Preceded by | John F. Collins |
| Succeeded by | Walter H. Reynolds |
| Member of the Rhode Island Senate | |
| In office 1935–1939 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis Joseph Roberts April 8, 1903 Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Died | June 30, 1994 (aged 91) Providence, Rhode Island, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | Thomas H. Roberts (brother) Dennis J. Roberts II (nephew) |
| Profession | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1941 – 1945 |
| Rank | Lieutenant commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Dennis Joseph Roberts (April 8, 1903 – June 30, 1994) was an American politician and member of the Democratic Party who served as the 63rd Governor of Rhode Island.