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Van Devanter, Willis (1859-1941)

US jurist. He was appointed US Supreme Court justice 1910-37 by President Taft. Active in Republican politics, he served as assistant US attorney general 1897-1903 and federal circuit judge 1903-10. A staunch conservative, Van Devanter was a bitter opponent of the New Deal until his retirement.

Born in Marion, Indiana, Van Devanter was educated at Asbury University and received a law degree from the University of Cincinnati in 1881. Settling in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he served as city attorney 1887-88 and chief justice of the territorial supreme court 1888-90.



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