
American politician and attorney
1937 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
American politician and attorney
Born
August 3, 1937
Age
~89 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
lawyer, politician, executive
1937
Born in Centralia (1937-08-03)
1979
PositionIllinois Comptroller (1979–1991)
1991
PositionIllinois Attorney General (1991–1995)
2009
PositionUnited States senator (2009–2010)
Present
Age ~89
Frequently Asked Questions
Roland Burris is American politician and attorney. Born in 1937.
The name Roland means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is of German origin.
Roland Burris was born on August 3, 1937.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.
The name Roland is of German origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From -, from lit=fame-land. Name of a paladin of Charlemagne in medieval French romance. Orlando.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Roland
Roland — August 3, 1937
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
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— a journalist
Legend.
— anon
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