Richard Erwin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Erwin

United States federal judge

Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1923

Place of Birth: Marion, North Carolina, United States

Date of Death: 07-Nov-2006

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Richard Cannon Erwin (August 23, 1923 – November 7, 2006) was a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina and politician who was the first African American to be elected to statewide office in North Carolina.