Learned Hand

American legal scholar, Court of Appeals judge (1872–1961)
Person human Q493155
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Learned Hand

Summary

Learned Hand is a human[1]. Born in Albany[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1872[3]. He passed away in New York City[4]. He died on August 18, 1961[5]. He worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and philosopher[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,493 views/month, #6,798 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Learned Hand's place of birth was Albany[2].
  • Learned Hand died in New York City[4].
  • Learned Hand was born on January 27, 1872[3].
  • Learned Hand died on August 18, 1961[5].
  • Learned Hand's father was Samuel Hand[10].
  • Learned Hand's mother was Lydia Coit Hand[11].
  • A child of Learned Hand was Constance Hood[12].
  • Learned Hand held citizenship in United States[13].
  • Learned Hand worked as a judge[6].
  • Learned Hand's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Learned Hand worked as a philosopher[8].
  • Learned Hand held the position of Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit[14].
  • Learned Hand held the position of Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit[15].
  • Learned Hand held the position of Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York[16].
  • Learned Hand was educated at Harvard Law School[17].
  • Learned Hand was educated at Harvard College[18].
  • Learned Hand's education included a stint at The Albany Academy[19].
  • Learned Hand received the Golden Plate Award[20].
  • Learned Hand was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[21].
  • Learned Hand was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[22].
  • Learned Hand was a member of American Law Institute[23].
  • Learned Hand is recorded as male[24].
  • Learned Hand's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Learned Hand was affiliated with the Republican Party[26].
  • Learned Hand was affiliated with the Progressive Party[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Learned Hand was born in Albany[2]. He was born on January 27, 1872[3]. His father was Samuel Hand[10]. His mother was Lydia Coit Hand[11].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[17], a graduate school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30]; Harvard College[18], a college[31], in United States[32], founded in 1636[33]; and The Albany Academy[19], a university-preparatory school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1813[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and philosopher[8]. Positions held include Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit[14] and Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York[16].

Recognition

Learned Hand received the Golden Plate Award[20].

Personal Life

A child of Learned Hand was Constance Hood[12]. Political affiliations include Republican Party[26], a political party[37], in United States[38], founded in 1854[39], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[40] and Progressive Party[27], a political party[41], in United States[42], founded in 1912[43], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[44].

Death and Burial

Learned Hand died on August 18, 1961[5]. He passed away in New York City[4].

Why It Matters

Learned Hand ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,493 views/month, #6,798 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Learned Hand born?

Learned Hand was born in Albany[2].

Where did Learned Hand die?

Learned Hand passed away in New York City[4].

Who were Learned Hand's parents?

Learned Hand's father was Samuel Hand[10]. Learned Hand's mother was Lydia Coit Hand[11].

What did Learned Hand do for work?

Learned Hand worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and philosopher[8].

Where did Learned Hand go to school?

Learned Hand was educated at Harvard Law School[17], Harvard College[18], and The Albany Academy[19].

What awards did Learned Hand receive?

Honors received include Golden Plate Award[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
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  4. [10] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
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  7. [25] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  11. [12] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  12. [17] . wikidata.org.
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  14. [19] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [20] . achievement.org. achievement.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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