Pierre Adolphe Rost
American lawyer and politician
Born
1797
228 years ago
Died
September 6th, 1868
156 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a judge and participated in political activities in the mid-19th century. Contributed to legal developments within local jurisdictions. Engaged in cases that shaped legal precedents and influenced local governance.
Served as a circuit court judge in Illinois
Participated in the Illinois State Legislature
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