Edward Douglass White
chief justice of the United States from 1910 to 1921 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Edward Douglass White, Jr. (November 3, 1845 – May 19, 1921) was an American politician and jurist. He was a United States senator, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court and the ninth Chief Justice of the United States.
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Edward Douglass White | |
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9th Chief Justice of the United States | |
In office December 12, 1910 – May 19, 1921 | |
Nominated by | William Howard Taft |
Preceded by | Melville Fuller |
Succeeded by | William Howard Taft |
Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court | |
In office February 19, 1894[1] – December 12, 1910 | |
Nominated by | Grover Cleveland |
Preceded by | Samuel Blatchford |
Succeeded by | Willis Van Devanter |
United States Senator from Louisiana | |
In office March 4, 1891 – March 12, 1894 | |
Preceded by | James B. Eustis |
Succeeded by | Newton C. Blanchard |
Personal details | |
Born | (1845-11-03)November 3, 1845 Thibodeauxville, Louisiana, United States |
Died | May 19, 1921(1921-05-19) (aged 75) Washington, D.C., United States |
Spouse(s) | Virginia Montgomery Kent |
Alma mater | Mount Saint Mary's College, Jesuit College, Georgetown University, Tulane University. |
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