Robert D. Fulton
Robert D. Fulton | |
|---|---|
Fulton in 1967 | |
| 37th Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 1, 1969 – January 16, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Hughes |
| Succeeded by | Robert Ray |
| 37th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 17, 1965 – January 1, 1969 | |
| Governor | Harold Hughes |
| Preceded by | W. L. Mooty |
| Succeeded by | Roger Jepsen |
| Member of the Iowa Senate | |
| In office 1962–1964 | |
| Member of the Iowa House of Representatives | |
| In office 1958–1960 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1929 Waterloo, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | February 21, 2024 (aged 94) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Rachel Breault
(m. 1955; died 2015) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Waterloo East High School Iowa State Teachers College (BS) University of Iowa (JD) |
| Military service | |
| Branch | United States Air Force |
| Service years | 1953-1955 |
Robert David Fulton (May 13, 1929 – February 21, 2024) was an American politician who briefly served as the 37th governor of Iowa during the first 16 days of 1969, making him the shortest serving governor of Iowa. He also served as the lieutenant governor of Iowa from 1965 to 1969.