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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