Henry A. Lyons
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For other people named Henry Lyons, see Henry Lyons (disambiguation).
Henry Augustus Lyons[1] (October 5, 1809 – July 27, 1872) was the second Chief Justice of California, appointed to the court by the California State Legislature at the formation of the state. He was the first Jewish justice on the court.[2][3]
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Henry A. Lyons | |
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2nd Chief Justice of California | |
In office January 1, 1852 – March 31, 1852 | |
Preceded by | Serranus Clinton Hastings |
Succeeded by | Hugh Murray |
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court | |
In office December 1849 – December 31, 1851 | |
Preceded by | New office created by adoption of the Constitution of 1849 |
Succeeded by | Alexander O. Anderson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1809-10-05)October 5, 1809 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 27, 1872(1872-07-27) (aged 62) San Francisco, California, U.S. |
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