Clarence Darrow

American lawyer and politician (1857–1938)
Person human Q449791
Clarence Darrow
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Clarence Darrow

Summary

Clarence Darrow is a human[1]. Born in Kinsman Township[2], he… he was born on April 18, 1857[3]. He passed away in Chicago[4]. He died on March 13, 1938[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], writer[7], jurist[8], and politician[9]. He ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (565 views/month, #6,274 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Clarence Darrow was born in Kinsman Township[2].
  • Clarence Darrow died in Chicago[4].
  • Clarence Darrow was born on April 18, 1857[3].
  • Clarence Darrow died on March 13, 1938[5].
  • Clarence Darrow's mother was Emily Eddy[11].
  • Clarence Darrow held citizenship in United States[12].
  • Clarence Darrow's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Clarence Darrow worked as a writer[7].
  • Clarence Darrow worked as a jurist[8].
  • Clarence Darrow worked as a politician[9].
  • Clarence Darrow held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[13].
  • Clarence Darrow's education included a stint at Allegheny College[14].
  • Clarence Darrow's education included a stint at University of Michigan Law School[15].
  • Clarence Darrow was educated at University of Michigan[16].
  • A notable work attributed to Clarence Darrow is The plea of Clarence Darrow[17].
  • A notable work attributed to Clarence Darrow is War Prisoners[18].
  • Clarence Darrow is recorded as male[19].
  • Clarence Darrow's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Clarence Darrow was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].
  • Clarence Darrow's Commons category is recorded as Clarence Darrow[22].
  • Clarence Darrow's family name is recorded as Darrow[23].
  • Clarence Darrow's given name is recorded as Clarence[24].
  • Clarence Darrow's given name is recorded as Seward[25].
  • Clarence Darrow's work location is recorded as United States[26].
  • Clarence Darrow's relative is recorded as Q68208509[27].

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Origins and Family

Clarence Darrow's place of birth was Kinsman Township[2]. He was born on April 18, 1857[3]. His mother was Emily Eddy[11].

Education

Educated at Allegheny College[14], a liberal arts college in the United States[28], in United States[29], founded in 1815[30]; University of Michigan Law School[15], a law school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1859[33]; and University of Michigan[16], a public research university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1817[36], headquartered in Ann Arbor[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], writer[7], jurist[8], and politician[9]. Clarence Darrow held the position of member of the Illinois House of Representatives[13].

Works and Contributions

Notable works include The plea of Clarence Darrow[17], a pamphlet[38] and War Prisoners[18], an oration[39].

Personal Life

Clarence Darrow was affiliated with the Democratic Party[21].

Death and Burial

Clarence Darrow died on March 13, 1938[5]. He passed away in Chicago[4].

Why It Matters

Clarence Darrow ranks in the top 0.63% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (565 views/month, #6,274 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 19 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 24 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Clarence Darrow born?

Born in Kinsman Township[2], Clarence Darrow…

Where did Clarence Darrow die?

Clarence Darrow passed away in Chicago[4].

Who were Clarence Darrow's parents?

Clarence Darrow's mother was Emily Eddy[11].

What did Clarence Darrow do for work?

Clarence Darrow worked as lawyer[6], writer[7], jurist[8], and politician[9].

Where did Clarence Darrow go to school?

Clarence Darrow was educated at Allegheny College[14], University of Michigan Law School[15], and University of Michigan[16].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  1. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  10. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Sabelöga · 2026-09-23 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikisimpsons article id → 69151
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  2. 6w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-08-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag → clarence-darrow
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  3. 7w ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id → 00019446n
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  5. 16w ago · Jindřich Rubeš · 2026-06-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Svkkl authority id → 0447932-Darrow-Clarence-18571938
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  6. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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