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Moses Harrison

1932 – 2013

American jurist

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Lived 1932 – 2013 (aged 81). Moses Harrison was an American jurist and judge.

Moses Wilkins Harrison II (March 30, 1932 – April 25, 2013) was an American attorney and jurist who served as a judge of the Illinois Appellate Court and the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Early life and education Born in Collinsville, Illinois, Harrison received his bachelor's degree from Colorado College and his law degree from Washington University School of Law.

Career After graduating Harrison practiced law for about fifteen years in the state of Illinois. He was appointed as a circuit judge in 1973. An election was held for the position the following year, which Harrison won. He served as the chief judge of the Third Judicial Circuit in Edwardsville, Illinois until 1979, at which point Harrison was appointed to the Illinois Appellate Courts, remaining there until 1992, when he was appointed to the Supreme Court of Illinois. Harrison was affiliated with the Democratic Party.

In 2000, Harrison became the chief justice of the Supreme Court of Illinois, a position he held until his retirement in 2002. Harrison died in St. Louis in 2013.

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Colorado College, Washington University School of Law
Also known as
Moses Wilkins Harrison II

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Moses Harrison?

American jurist (1932-2013)

When was Moses Harrison born?

Moses Harrison was born on 30 March 1932 in Collinsville.

When did Moses Harrison die?

Moses Harrison died on 25 April 2013 in St. Louis, Missouri.

What was Moses Harrison's occupation?

Moses Harrison was a jurist and judge.

What nationality was Moses Harrison?

Moses Harrison was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Moses Harrison

· Wikidata: Q15993060

· DBpedia: Moses Harrison

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