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John E. Martin
American politician and jurist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Edward Martin, Sr., (November 15, 1891 – December 9, 1968) was an American politician and jurist from Wisconsin. He was the 16th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court and 29th Attorney General of Wisconsin.
Quick Facts The Honorable, 16th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court ...
The Honorable John E. Martin | |
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![]() Martin c. 1940 | |
16th Chief Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office January 7, 1957 – January 1, 1962 | |
Preceded by | Edward T. Fairchild |
Succeeded by | Grover L. Broadfoot |
Justice of the Wisconsin Supreme Court | |
In office June 1, 1948 – January 1, 1962 | |
Appointed by | Oscar Rennebohm |
Preceded by | Chester A. Fowler |
Succeeded by | Myron L. Gordon |
29th Attorney General of Wisconsin | |
In office January 2, 1939 – June 1, 1948 | |
Governor | |
Preceded by | Orland Steen Loomis |
Succeeded by | Grover L. Broadfoot |
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Born | John Edward Martin (1891-11-15)November 15, 1891 Green Bay, Wisconsin |
Died | December 9, 1968(1968-12-09) (aged 77) Madison, Wisconsin |
Resting place | Resurrection Cemetery Madison, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
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Relatives | Joseph Martin (uncle) |
Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison Notre Dame Law School |
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Branch/service | ![]() American Expeditionary Forces |
Years of service | 1917–1921 |
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Unit | 127th Infantry Reg., 32nd Div. |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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