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    Edward R. Roybal

    Mexican-American politician (1916–2005)

    Edward R. Roybal

    In office
    January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1993
    Preceded byGordon L.

    McDonough (redistricting)

    Succeeded byXavier Becerra (Redistricting)
    Constituency30th district (1963–1975)
    25th district (1975–1993)
    In office
    July 1, 1949 – December 31, 1962
    Preceded byParley P.

    Christensen

    Succeeded byGil Lindsay
    Born

    Edward Ross Roybal


    (1916-02-10)February 10, 1916
    Pecos, New Mexico, U.S.
    DiedOctober 24, 2005(2005-10-24) (aged 89)
    Pasadena, California, U.S.
    Political partyDemocratic
    SpouseLucille Beserra
    Children3, including Lucille
    EducationUniversity of California, Los Angeles
    Southwestern University

    Edward Ross Roybal (February 10, 1916 – October 24, 2005) was a Mexican-American politician.

    A member of the Democratic Party, he was the first Latino American to be elected to the Los Angeles City Council,