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Rufus Choate [pronunciation? ] (October 1, 1799 – July 13, 1859) was an American lawyer , orator , and Senator who represented Massachusetts as a member of the Whig Party . He is regarded as one of the greatest American lawyers of the 19th century, arguing over a thousand cases in a lifetime practice extending to virtually every ...
Rufus Choate was a famous lawyer who used the insanity defense for Albert Tirrell, accused of murdering his mistress in 1845. He argued that Tirrell was a chronic sleepwalker and could not be held responsible for his actions.
17 de oct. de 2023 · Rufus Choate. Rufus Choate, American lawyer, was born here on Hog Island as it was known then in 1799. He graduated from Dartmouth College and studied law at the Harvard Law School. He was admitted to the bar in September, 1823. Choate was sent to the House of Representatives in 1830.
9 de sept. de 2021 · Story by El Defensor Chieftain | Sep 9, 2021. Rufus Choate. 1936–2021. Rufus Choate, of Pie Town, New Mexico passed away on August 22, 2021, at the age of 85. Rufus was born August 20, 1936, in Douglas, AZ to Miles “Poke” and Betty Choate. He grew up in Southern Arizona and graduated from high school in Benson, AZ.
Collection. americana. Book from the collections of. Harvard University. Language. English. Book digitized by Google from the library of Harvard University and uploaded to the Internet Archive by user tpb. iv, 529 pages ; 20 cm.
13 de jul. de 2014 · Rufus Choate was a 19th-century orator, lawyer, U.S. senator and ally of Daniel Webster. He famously defended Albert Tirrell, who was accused of killing a prostitute while sleepwalking, in a sensational trial that made history.
9 de may. de 2018 · Rufus Choate (1799-1859) was a renowned trial lawyer and a U.S. representative and senator. He opposed sectional extremism and supported the Union, and was known for his brilliant legal mind and flamboyant oratory.
