Robert G. Clark Jr.
Robert G. Clark Jr. | |
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Clark in 1969 | |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the 47th district | |
| In office 1968–2003 | |
| Succeeded by | Bryant Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1928 Ebenezer, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died | March 4, 2025 (aged 96) Ebenezer, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Robert G. Clark, III Bryant Clark |
| Alma mater | Jackson State University Michigan State University (MA) |
| Occupation | Politician, teacher, coach |
Robert George Clark Jr. (October 3, 1928 – March 4, 2025) was an American politician who served in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1968 to 2004, representing the 47th district. He was the first African-American member of the Mississippi Legislature since 1894.