Spottswood William Robinson III
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Spottswood William Robinson III (July 26, 1916 – October 11, 1998) was an American civil rights lawyer, jurist, and educator who served as a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit from 1966 to 1989. He previously served as a U.S. district judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia from 1964 to 1966.
Quick Facts Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit ...
Spottswood Robinson | |
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Senior Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit | |
In office September 1, 1989 – October 11, 1998 | |
Chief Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit | |
In office May 7, 1981 – July 26, 1986 | |
Preceded by | Carl E. McGowan |
Succeeded by | Patricia Wald |
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit | |
In office November 3, 1966 – September 1, 1989 | |
Appointed by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | George Thomas Washington |
Succeeded by | A. Raymond Randolph |
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia | |
In office January 6, 1964 – November 8, 1966 | |
Appointed by | Lyndon B. Johnson |
Preceded by | James Ward Morris |
Succeeded by | Gerhard Gesell |
Personal details | |
Born | Spottswood William Robinson III (1916-07-26)July 26, 1916 Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1998(1998-10-11) (aged 82) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
Education | Virginia Union University (BA) Howard University (LLB) |
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