Edward Douglass White
chief justice of the United States from 1910 to 1921
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.
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 | Thibodeauxville, Louisiana, United States | November 3, 1845
Died | May 19, 1921 Washington, D.C., United States | (aged 75)
Spouse(s) | Virginia Montgomery Kent |
Alma mater | Mount Saint Mary's College, Jesuit College, Georgetown University, Tulane University. |
References
change- ↑ "Federal Judicial Center: Edward Douglass White". 2009-12-11. Archived from the original on 2009-05-13. Retrieved 2009-12-11.
Other websites
changeMedia related to Edward Douglass White at Wikimedia Commons
- Ariens, Michael, Edward Douglass White. Archived 2010-09-07 at the Wayback Machine
- Bust of Edward Douglass White, Oyez. official Supreme Court media.
- The E. D. White Historic Site, including the original plantation home, operated by the Louisiana State Museum Archived 2011-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
- Edward Douglas White biography, Archived 2014-05-09 at the Wayback Machine Supreme Court Historical Society.
- Edward Douglas White, official Supreme Court media, Oyez.
- The White Court, 1910-1921, History of the Court, Supreme Court Historical Society Archived 2011-05-22 at the Wayback Machine.
- Edward Douglass White memorial at Find a Grave.