About John Wilder May
Lived 1819 – 1883 (aged 63). John Wilder May was an American lawyer and politician.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Wilder May?
American jurist (1819-1883)
When was John Wilder May born?
John Wilder May was born on 28 January 1819 in Attleboro.
When did John Wilder May die?
John Wilder May died on 11 January 1883 in Dorchester, Boston.
What was John Wilder May's occupation?
John Wilder May was a lawyer and politician.
What nationality was John Wilder May?
John Wilder May was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Wilder May. https://biography.guide/john-wilder-may/
MLA: "John Wilder May." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-wilder-may/.
Chicago: "John Wilder May." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-wilder-may/.
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