Merrick Garland

86th United States Attorney General
Person human Q1922011
Merrick Garland
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Merrick Garland was born on November 13, 1952, in Chicago[1] and holds United States citizenship. He was educated at Niles West High School, Harvard University, Harvard College, and Harvard Law School. He has received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[2].

He served as a Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from 1997 to 2021[3]. During this tenure, he was the chief judge from 2013 to 2020[3]. Subsequently, he held the position of United States Attorney General from 2021 to 2025[3].

Merrick Garland

Summary

Merrick Garland is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on November 13, 1952[3]. He worked as a judge[4] and lawyer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,652 views/month, #5,790 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Merrick Garland was born in Chicago[2].
  • Merrick Garland was born on November 13, 1952[3].
  • Among Merrick Garland's spouses was Lynn Rosenman[7].
  • Merrick Garland held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Merrick Garland's professions included judge[4].
  • Merrick Garland worked as a lawyer[5].
  • Among Merrick Garland's employers was United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit[9].
  • Merrick Garland was educated at Harvard Law School[10].
  • Merrick Garland's education included a stint at Niles West High School[11].
  • Merrick Garland's education included a stint at Harvard University[12].
  • Merrick Garland's education included a stint at Harvard College[13].
  • Merrick Garland received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[14].
  • Merrick Garland was a member of American Law Institute[15].
  • Merrick Garland was a member of Phi Beta Kappa Society[16].
  • Merrick Garland was a member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences[17].
  • Merrick Garland is recorded as male[18].
  • Merrick Garland's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Merrick Garland was affiliated with the independent politician[20].
  • Merrick Garland's Commons category is recorded as Merrick Garland[21].
  • Merrick Garland's residence is recorded as Bethesda[22].
  • Merrick Garland's residence is recorded as Lincolnwood[23].
  • Merrick Garland's family name is recorded as Garland[24].
  • Merrick Garland's given name is recorded as Merrick[25].
  • Merrick Garland's given name is recorded as Brian[26].
  • Merrick Garland's significant event is recorded as Merrick Garland Supreme Court nomination[27].

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Origins and Family

Merrick Garland was born in Chicago[2]. He was born on November 13, 1952[3].

Education

Educated at Harvard Law School[10], a graduate school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1817[30]; Niles West High School[11], a high school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1959[33]; Harvard University[12], a private university[34], in United States[35], founded in 1636[36], headquartered in Cambridge[37]; and Harvard College[13], a college[38], in United States[39], founded in 1636[40].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include judge[4] and lawyer[5]. Merrick Garland was employed by United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit[9].

Recognition

Merrick Garland received the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[14].

Personal Life

Merrick Garland was married to Lynn Rosenman[7]. He was affiliated with the independent politician[20].

Why It Matters

Merrick Garland ranks in the top 0.58% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,652 views/month, #5,790 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 26 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]

FAQs

Where was Merrick Garland born?

Merrick Garland was born in Chicago[2].

Who was Merrick Garland married to?

Merrick Garland's spouses include Lynn Rosenman[7].

What did Merrick Garland do for work?

Merrick Garland worked as judge[4] and lawyer[5].

Where did Merrick Garland go to school?

Merrick Garland was educated at Harvard Law School[10], Niles West High School[11], Harvard University[12], and Harvard College[13].

What awards did Merrick Garland receive?

Honors received include Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, 2nd class[14].

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  14. [14] . president.gov.ua. president.gov.ua. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  21. [3] . Library of Congress. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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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
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [41] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [42] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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