Robert Sheheen
Robert Sheheen | |
|---|---|
| 57th Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office October 1, 1986 – December 6, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | Ramon Schwartz, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | David Wilkins |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 52nd district | |
| In office December 1976 – November 28, 2000 | |
| Preceded by | J. Clator Arrants |
| Succeeded by | Vincent Sheheen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Joseph Sheheen January 21, 1943 Camden, South Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Duke University University of South Carolina |
Robert Joseph Sheheen (born January 21, 1943) is an American lawyer and politician. A Democrat, Sheheen served as Speaker of the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1986 to 1994. Sheheen was the first Lebanese-American to serve in the position.