Background
Duke, Robert Dominick was born on October 14, 1928 in Goshen, New York, United States. Son of Robert DeWitt and Elma Christina (Dominick) Duke.
Duke, Robert Dominick was born on October 14, 1928 in Goshen, New York, United States. Son of Robert DeWitt and Elma Christina (Dominick) Duke.
Virginia Military Institute (Bachelor of Arts, 1947). University of Pennsylvania (Master of Business Administration, 1952). Yale University (Bachelor of Laws, 1950).
With, Cravath, Swaine & Moore, New York City, 1951-1952, 54-64; with, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. and predecessors, New York City, 1964-1984; general counsel, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. and predecessors, 1970-1984; senior vice president, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. and predecessors, 1973-1984; senior vice president, general counsel, The Pittston Company, Stamford, Connecticut, 1984-1993; senior counsel, The Pittston Company, Stamford, Connecticut, since 1993; also board directors, The Pittston Company, Stamford, Connecticut, 1991-1993.
Served as First lieutenant Judge Advocate General Corps, United States Army, 1952-1954. Member American Bar Association, Association Bar City New York, Yale Club (New York City), Sky Club (New York City), Wilton Riding Club, Silvermine Golf Club, Silver Spring Golf Club.
Married Jeannette Parham, April 24, 1954. Children: Katherine Campbell, Robert Dominick, Peter Benjamin DeWitt, Lois Christina.