Robert W. Rust | |
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| Member of the FloridaHouseofRepresentatives from the 80th district | |
| In office 1966–1968 | |
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| Born | August 16, 1928 Jamaica, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Residence | Palm Beach, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Miami |
| Occupation | attorney |
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