Robert E. Smylie

Robert Eben Smylie (October 31, 1914 in Marcus, Iowa – July 17, 2004 in Boise, Idaho) was a politician and attorney from Idaho. He served as governor of Idaho from 1955 to 1967. He was a member of the Idaho Republican Party. He is a graduate of the College of Idaho and The George Washington University Law School. Smylie began practicing law in Washington, D.C. but left his practice in 1942 to join the United States Coast Guard. He returned to pra... more

Date of birth:

  • Oct 31, 1914

Date of death:

  • Jul 17, 2004 (age 89 years)

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Politician

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Office, position, or title Jurisdiction of office From To
  • Jan 3, 1955
  • Jan 2, 1967

Governor of Idaho of Idaho

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