Dennis J. Roberts II (May 30, 1941 – October 20, 2021) was an American politician. He served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 1979 to 1985.[2]

Dennis J. Roberts II
Attorney General of Rhode Island
In office
1979–1985
GovernorJ. Joseph Garrahy
Preceded byJulius C. Michaelson
Succeeded byArlene Violet
Personal details
Born(1941-05-30)May 30, 1941
Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
DiedOctober 20, 2021(2021-10-20) (aged 80)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
ParentThomas H. Roberts (father)
RelativesDennis J. Roberts (uncle)

Life and career edit

Roberts was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He was a lawyer.[3]

Roberts served as attorney general of Rhode Island from 1979 to 1985.[2]

Roberts died on October 20, 2021,[4] at the age of 80.

References edit

  1. ^ "Ex-nun is first female U. S. attorney-general elect". The News. Paterson, New Jersey. November 12, 1984. p. 2. Retrieved April 24, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "Rhode Island Former Attorneys General". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved April 24, 2024.
  3. ^ Who’s who in the East, Larkin, Roosevelt & Larkin, 1983
  4. ^ "Dennis J. Roberts II". The Providence Journal. October 22, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2024.