Robert H. Foerderer

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Robert Hermann Foerderer (May 16, 1860 - July 26, 1903) was a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.

Robert H. Foerderer was born in Frankenhausen, Germany, while his parents were sojourning in Europe. He attended public and private schools in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was engaged in the manufacture of leather and in various other business enterprises.

He was elected in 1900 as a Republican to the 57th United States Congress and served until his death in Torresdale, Pennsylvania. Interment at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

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Preceded by
At-large:
Samuel A. Davenport,
Galusha A. Grow
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's At-large congressional district

1901-1903 alongside:
Galusha A. Grow
Succeeded by
29th: George Shiras III

30th: John Dalzell

Preceded by
James R. Young
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district

1903
Succeeded by
Reuben O. Moon