Biography of A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. (1928-1998)

A. Leon Higginbotham Jr. (* 25. February 1928 in Ewing Township; † 14. December 1998 in Boston) was an american judge. He was 70 years old. His education included Antioch University, Yale Law School and Antioch College. He worked at Harvard University. His awards include Spingarn Medal, Presidential Medal of Freedom and honorary doctor of the University of Miami.

Life Events

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1928

Born in Ewing Township, Mercer County

1998

Died in Boston, Suffolk County

Biography

Birthplace

Ewing Township, Mercer County

Place of Death

Boston, Suffolk County

Nationality

United States

Occupation(3)

lawyer judge writer

Awards(3)

Spingarn Medal Presidential Medal of Freedom honorary doctor of the University of Miami

Education(3)

Antioch University Yale Law School Antioch College

Employer(1)

Harvard University

Offices & Positions(2)

Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit board member

Life Events

2 Events

1928

Born in Ewing Township, Mercer County

1998