Background
Nicholas, Robert Leon was born on December 10, 1937 in Lebanon, Oregon, United States. Son of Elmer Leon Nicholas and Luella Lillian (Haberling) Haffner.
Nicholas, Robert Leon was born on December 10, 1937 in Lebanon, Oregon, United States. Son of Elmer Leon Nicholas and Luella Lillian (Haberling) Haffner.
Bachelor, University Oregon, 1959. Master of Arts, University Oregon, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oregon, 1967.
Instructor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1965-1967; assistant professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1967-1971; associate professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1971-1976; professor, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1976-1996; professor emeritus, since 1996; chair department Spanish and Portuguese, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1979-1982, 93-96.
Member American Association Teachers Spanish and Portuguese, Kiwanis Club (president 1989).
Married Carole Anne Roberts, June 11, 1967. Children: Scott Alan, Paul Elliot.