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Bernard Wolfman

1924 – 2011

American lawyer

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About Bernard Wolfman

Lived 1924 – 2011 (aged 87). Bernard Wolfman was an American lawyer, dean and university teacher, known for List of professorial positions at Harvard Law School and University of Pennsylvania Law School.

Bernard Wolfman (July 8, 1924 – August 20, 2011) was the dean of the University of Pennsylvania Law School, as well as its Gemmill Professor of Tax Law and Tax Policy, and the Fessenden Professor of Law at Harvard Law School.

Biography

Wolfman was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Nathan and Elizabeth (Coff) Wolfman, and was Jewish.

He fought in Germany in December 1944, in World War II.

He earned an A.B. in political science from the University of Pennsylvania in 1946, and a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in 1948. In 1976, he became the Fessenden Professor of Law at Harvard Law School in 1976, holding that position until 2007.

He died from heart failure at 87 years of age in West Orange, New Jersey.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
List of professorial positions at Harvard Law School, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Education
University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Law School
Employers
WolfBlock, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, Harvard Law School

People in Bernard Wolfman's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Bernard Wolfman?

American lawyer

When was Bernard Wolfman born?

Bernard Wolfman was born on 8 July 1924 in Philadelphia.

When did Bernard Wolfman die?

Bernard Wolfman died on 20 August 2011 in West Orange.

What was Bernard Wolfman's occupation?

Bernard Wolfman was a lawyer, dean and university teacher.

What was Bernard Wolfman known for?

Bernard Wolfman was known for List of professorial positions at Harvard Law School and University of Pennsylvania Law School.

What nationality was Bernard Wolfman?

Bernard Wolfman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bernard Wolfman

· Wikidata: Q62655493

· DBpedia: Bernard Wolfman

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