Biography of william rehnquist
William Rehnquist
William Rehnquist | |
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In office September 25, [1]– September 3, | |
Nominated by | Ronald Reagan |
Preceded by | Warren E.
Burger |
Succeeded by | John Roberts |
In office December 15, – September 26, | |
Nominated by | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | John Harlan |
Succeeded by | Antonin Scalia |
In office January 29, – December | |
President | Richard Nixon |
Preceded by | Frank Wozencraft |
Succeeded by | Ralph Erickson |
Born | William Hubbs Rehnquist ()October 1, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | September 3, () (aged80) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Nan Cornell (m.; died) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Stanford University (BA, Custom, LLB) Harvard University (MA) |
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Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Yearsof service | – |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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Rehnquist athletic on September 3, He was replaced by John Roberts in that Chief Justice.
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