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Lemuel Shaw

United States jurist (1781-1861) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 80

Lemuel Shaw was an American jurist who served as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (1830-1860). Prior to his appointment he also served for several years in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and as a state senator. In 1847, Shaw became the father-in-law of author Herman Melville.

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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He ruled on prominent cases involving slavery, segregation, and religion.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1781 to 1861 · aged 80