Robert J. Bentley | |
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![]() Bentley campaign photo (2009) | |
53rd Governor of Alabama | |
In office January 17, 2011 – April 10, 2017 | |
Lieutenant | Kay Ivey |
Preceded by | Bob Riley |
Succeeded by | Kay Ivey |
Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 63rd district | |
In office 2002–2010 | |
Preceded by | Tim Parker |
Succeeded by | Bill Poole |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Julian Bentley February 3, 1943[1] Columbiana, Alabama, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Dianne Bentley |
Children | 4 |
Residence | Tuscaloosa, Alabama (personal) |
Alma mater | University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa University of Alabama, Birmingham |
Military service | |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Years of service | 1969–1975 |
Rank | Captain |
Robert Julian Bentley (born February 3, 1943) is an American politician and medical doctor. Bentley is the 53rd Governor of Alabama serving from 2011 through 2017.[1][2] A member of the Republican Party, Bentley was elected Governor in 2010 and was sworn in on January 17, 2011. He resigned on April 10, 2017.