S. Arthur Spiegel

American captain and federal judge

S. Arthur Spiegel - American captain and federal judge
Born

1920
105 years ago

Died

December 31st, 2014
10 years ago — 94 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

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Served as a captain in the United States Army during World War II. Later pursued a legal career, becoming a notable lawyer in Ohio. Appointed as a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, serving from 1973 until retirement in 1997. Made significant contributions to the legal system and presided over various important cases throughout tenure.

Served in the U.S. Army during WWII

Appointed as a federal judge in 1973

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