Henry Billings Brown

American lawyer and Supreme Court Justice

Henry Billings Brown - Leaders & Politicians born March 2nd, 1836
Born
Died

1913
112 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Graduated from the University of Michigan Law School and practiced law in Michigan. Appointed to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 1891 and served until 1903. Nominated by President William McKinley to the Supreme Court in 1890. Contributed to significant rulings, including the decision in Plessy v. Ferguson, which upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the 'separate but equal' doctrine.

Served as a Justice of the Supreme Court

Wrote the majority opinion in Plessy v. Ferguson

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