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Carl Sherman

1891 – 1956

American politician

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About Carl Sherman

Lived 1891 – 1956 (aged 64–65). Carl Sherman was an American lawyer and politician.

Carl Sherman (October 16, 1890 – July 17, 1956) was an American lawyer and politician.

Life Sherman was born in Olmütz, Austria, which is now Olomouc in the Czech Republic. His parents, Sandor and Pauline (Opler) Sherman, brought the family to the United States in 1894, and Sandor Sherman worked as a tobacco merchant in Buffalo. Carl Sherman graduated from Buffalo's Masten Park High School in 1908, and received his LL.B. degree from the University at Buffalo Law School in 1910. Sherman lived and practiced law in Buffalo.

He was an Assistant United States Attorney in the Western District of New York appointed by President Woodrow Wilson. He was New York State Attorney General from 1923 to 1924, elected in 1922 but defeated for re-election in 1924.

He was a delegate to the 1924 and 1956 Democratic National Conventions, and an alternate delegate to the 1948 Democratic National Convention. He was Treasurer of the New York State Democratic Committee from 1945 to 1950.

He was a Vice President of the American Jewish Congress.

He died during a vacation in Larchmont, and was buried at the Cedar Park Cemetery in Paramus, New Jersey.

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Important facts

Born
1891, Olomouc
Birth century
Occupation
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Education
University at Buffalo Law School
Positions held
Attorney General of New York

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Sherman?

American politician

When was Carl Sherman born?

Carl Sherman was born in 1891 in Olomouc.

When did Carl Sherman die?

Carl Sherman died on 17 July 1956.

What was Carl Sherman's occupation?

Carl Sherman was a lawyer and politician.

What nationality was Carl Sherman?

Carl Sherman was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Sherman

· Wikidata: Q5040803

· DBpedia: Carl Sherman

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