Edward Devitt
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For the American Jesuit, see Edward I. Devitt.
Edward James Devitt (May 5, 1911 – March 2, 1992) was a United States representative from Minnesota and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota.
Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota, Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota ...
Edward Devitt | |
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Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota | |
In office May 1, 1981 – March 2, 1992 | |
Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota | |
In office 1959–1981 | |
Preceded by | Gunnar Nordbye |
Succeeded by | Miles Lord |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota | |
In office December 10, 1954 – May 1, 1981 | |
Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
Preceded by | Matthew M. Joyce |
Succeeded by | Paul A. Magnuson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 4th district | |
In office January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Frank Starkey |
Succeeded by | Eugene McCarthy |
Personal details | |
Born | Edward James Devitt (1911-05-05)May 5, 1911 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Died | March 2, 1992(1992-03-02) (aged 80) Saint Paul, Minnesota |
Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery, Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of North Dakota (B.S.) University of North Dakota School of Law (LL.B.) |
Profession | Attorney |
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