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B. Campbell Thornal

1908 – 1970

American judge, Florida Supreme Court justice

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Lived 1908 – 1970 (aged 62). B. Campbell Thornal was an American lawyer and judge.

Benjamin Campbell Thornal (October 15, 1908 – November 4, 1970) was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court.

Thornal was a justice of the Florida Supreme Court from 1955 to 1970, and served as the court's chief justice from 1965 to 1967. He died in 1970, while still a serving member of the court.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina, Thornal graduated from the University of Florida College of Law with a bachelor of laws degree in 1930, and became a partner in the Orlando law firm of Baker & Thornal. He was commissioned as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served three separate stints as the city attorney for the City of Orlando, and one term as the county attorney for Orange County. He was selected for the Florida Supreme Court in 1955.

He died in Durham, North Carolina, while being treated for cancer at the Duke University Medical Center. He was 62 years old.

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University of Florida
Also known as
Benjamin Campbell Thornal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was B. Campbell Thornal?

American judge, Florida Supreme Court justice

When was B. Campbell Thornal born?

B. Campbell Thornal was born on 18 October 1908 in Charleston.

When did B. Campbell Thornal die?

B. Campbell Thornal died on 4 November 1970 in Florida.

What was B. Campbell Thornal's occupation?

B. Campbell Thornal was a lawyer and judge.

What nationality was B. Campbell Thornal?

B. Campbell Thornal was American.

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· Wikipedia: B. Campbell Thornal

· Wikidata: Q4833943

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