Lewis F. Powell Jr.

American jurist (1907–1998); US Supreme Court justice from 1972 to 1987
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Lewis F. Powell Jr.
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Lewis F. Powell Jr.

Summary

Lewis F. Powell Jr. is a human[1]. Lewis F. Powell Jr.'s place of birth was Suffolk[2]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. was born on September 19, 1907[3]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. passed away in Richmond[4]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. died on August 25, 1998[5]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. worked as a judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,144 views/month, #5,731 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was born in Suffolk[2].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. died in Richmond[4].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was born on September 19, 1907[3].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. died on August 25, 1998[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[10].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. held citizenship in United States[11].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. worked as a judge[6].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr.'s professions included lawyer[7].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. worked as a politician[8].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[12].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was educated at Washington and Lee University[13].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was educated at Harvard Law School[14].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was educated at Washington and Lee University School of Law[15].
  • A notable work attributed to Lewis F. Powell Jr. is Attack on American Free Enterprise System[16].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. received the Bronze Star Medal[17].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. received the Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[19].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. is recorded as male[20].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr.'s instance of is recorded as human[21].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr.'s Commons category is recorded as Lewis F. Powell, Jr.[23].
  • The cause of death was pneumonia[24].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr. was part of the conflict World War II[25].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr.'s family name is recorded as Powell[26].
  • Lewis F. Powell Jr.'s given name is recorded as Lewis[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Suffolk[2], Lewis F. Powell Jr.… Lewis F. Powell Jr. was born on September 19, 1907[3].

Education

Educated at Washington and Lee University[13], a private university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1749[30]; Harvard Law School[14], a graduate school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1817[33]; and Washington and Lee University School of Law[15], a law school[34], in United States[35], founded in 1849[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. held the position of Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States[12].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Lewis F. Powell Jr. is Attack on American Free Enterprise System[16].

Recognition

Awards received include Bronze Star Medal[17], a courage award[37], in United States[38], founded in 1944[39] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18], a grade of an order[40], in United States[41].

Personal Life

Lewis F. Powell Jr. was affiliated with the Democratic Party[22].

Death and Burial

Lewis F. Powell Jr. died on August 25, 1998[5]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. died in Richmond[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia[24]. Lewis F. Powell Jr. is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

Lewis F. Powell Jr. ranks in the top 0.57% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,144 views/month, #5,731 of 1,000,298).[9] Lewis F. Powell Jr. has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[42] Lewis F. Powell Jr. is known by 12 alternative names across languages and contexts.[43]

Lewis F. Powell Jr. has been cited as an influence by The Heritage Foundation[44], a think tank[45], in United States[46], founded in 1973[47], headquartered in Washington, D.C.[48].

FAQs

Where was Lewis F. Powell Jr. born?

Lewis F. Powell Jr. was born in Suffolk[2].

Where did Lewis F. Powell Jr. die?

Lewis F. Powell Jr. died in Richmond[4].

What did Lewis F. Powell Jr. do for work?

Lewis F. Powell Jr. worked as judge[6], lawyer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Lewis F. Powell Jr. go to school?

Lewis F. Powell Jr. was educated at Washington and Lee University[13], Harvard Law School[14], and Washington and Lee University School of Law[15].

What awards did Lewis F. Powell Jr. receive?

Honors received include Bronze Star Medal[17] and Legionnaire of Legion of Merit[18].

Who did Lewis F. Powell Jr. influence?

Lewis F. Powell Jr. has been cited as an influence by The Heritage Foundation[44].

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