Robert Edmund Bauman

Republican Representative of Maryland's 1st district

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January 1, 1937 (88 years old)

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American lawyer and politician with a background in international affairs and law.
Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1981, representing a Maryland congressional district.
Known for being a staunch conservative and a prominent advocate for conservative causes.
Active in various conservative organizations, including the Young Americans for Freedom and the American Conservative Union.
Gained a reputation for his knowledge of parliamentary procedure and was seen as a rising star in the Republican Party during the late 1970s.
Faced a scandal in 1980 involving charges of soliciting sex from a minor, which he attributed to struggles with alcoholism; he entered rehabilitation, and the charges were dropped.
Defeated in his re-election bid in 1980, after which he withdrew from a subsequent race in 1982.
Co-founded and served as legal counsel for the Sovereign Society, focusing on offshore banking and investment.
Authored several books on offshore and tax haven issues, including an autobiography discussing his experiences as a gay conservative.