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Robert Drinan

American politician (1920-2007) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 86

Robert Frederick Drinan was an American Jesuit priest, lawyer, activist, and Democratic U.S. Representative from Massachusetts. He left office in 1981 to obey Pope John Paul II's prohibition on priests holding political office.

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Honorary Doctorate of the Université de Clermont-Ferrand1967
Four Freedoms Award - Freedom of Worship

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Drinan was later a professor at Georgetown University Law Center for the last 26 years of his life.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2007 · aged 86

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