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William Rawle

American writer · United States · On the map · Politicians · Lived 1759 to 1836 · aged 76

William Rawle was an American lawyer from Philadelphia, who served as United States district attorney in Pennsylvania from 1791 to 1800. He founded The Rawle Law Offices in 1783 which evolved into Rawle & Henderson, the oldest law firm in the United States.

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He was the first chancellor of the Philadelphia bar association and published several influential legal texts including A View of the Constitution of the United States. He was the first to argue for secession in the United States.

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Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1759 to 1836 · aged 76