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Thomas M. Cooley

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Thomas McIntyre Cooley was an American jurist who served on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1864 to 1885, presiding as its Chief Justice in his final year on the court. He also served as the first chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Role
Jurist 1
Nationality / Jurisdiction
American 1
Born
1824 2
Birth Date
1824-01-06 2
Birthplace
Attica 2
Died
1898 2
Death Date
1898-09-12 2
Place of Death
Ann Arbor 2
Classification
Field of Law
Constitutional Law 1
Gender
Male 1
Role
Role (category)
Jurist 1
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1. Thomas M. Cooley (Wikipedia)
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  • Introduction
    Thomas McIntyre Cooley (January 6, 1824 - September 12, 1898) was an American jurist who served on the Michigan Supreme Court from 1864 to 1885, presiding as its Chief Justice for his final year.
  • Full article, field of law
    Using his reputation as a constitutional law scholar, Cooley later opposed the Newlands Resolution, which annexed Hawaii, as exceeding Congress' treaty-making authority.
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2. Wikidata: Thomas M. Cooley
  • Wikidata Q7792035, P569 date of birth claim (year)
    P569 (date of birth): 1824
  • Wikidata Q7792035, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
    P569 (date of birth): 1824-01-06
  • Wikidata Q7792035, P570 date of death claim (year)
    P570 (date of death): 1898
  • Wikidata Q7792035, P570 date of death claim (full date)
    P570 (date of death): 1898-09-12
  • Wikidata Q7792035, P19 place of birth claim
    P19 (place of birth): Attica
  • Wikidata Q7792035, P20 place of death claim
    P20 (place of death): Ann Arbor
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