JUDICIAL · PA · 1984-1996
Robert N. C. Nix Jr.
Supreme Court Chief Justice · Democrat · Pennsylvania
On the record
First African-American PA SC Chief
Background
Robert N. C. Nix Jr. served as Supreme Court Chief Justice of Pennsylvania from 1984–1996 (12 years). Took office after Samuel J. Roberts (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Note: First African-American PA SC Chief. Same-year political environment (1984): Governor Dick Thornburgh.
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Others who held this office in Pennsylvania
- Samuel J. Roberts (1983-1984)
- Henry X. O'Brien (1980-1983)
- Michael J. Eagen (1977-1980)
- Benjamin R. Jones (1973-1977)
- John C. Bell Jr. (1961-1972)
- Charles Alvin Jones (1957-1961)
- Horace Stern (1952-1957)
- George W. Maxey (1943-1950)