Lloyd Wheaton Bowers
United States Solicitor General
Born
1859
166 years ago
Died
September 9th, 1910
114 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the Solicitor General of the United States from 1893 to 1895. Played a significant role in representing the federal government in legal matters before the Supreme Court. Active in public service and law, contributing to key legal decisions during tenure. Engaged with various legal and political organizations.
Served as Solicitor General from 1893 to 1895
Represented the United States in Supreme Court cases
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