Robert N. C. Nix Jr.
Robert N. C. Nix Jr. | |
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Robert N. C. Nix Jr. in undated photo | |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1984–1996 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel J. Roberts |
| Succeeded by | John P. Flaherty, Jr. |
| Justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania | |
| In office 1972–1996 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Jr. July 13, 1928 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | August 23, 2003 (aged 75) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Parent | Robert N. C. Nix Sr. |
| Alma mater | Villanova University (B.A.) University of Pennsylvania (J.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1953-1955 |
Robert Nelson Cornelius Nix Jr. (July 13, 1928 – August 23, 2003) served as the chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court from 1984 to 1996. Nix was the first African-American Chief Justice of any state's highest court, and the first African American to be elected to statewide office in Pennsylvania. He served as a justice of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania for 24 years, 12 of which were as chief justice, and was a prominent figure in Pennsylvania law and public service for more than three decades.