About Otto Kirchner
Lived 1846 – 1920 (aged 74). Otto Kirchner was a German and American jurist, professor and politician.
Otto Kirchner (July 13, 1846 – July 21, 1920) was a Michigan politician.
Early life Kirchner was born on July 13, 1846, in the Kingdom of Prussia. Kirchner emigrated from Germany to the United States in 1853.
Career In the United States, Kirchner studied law, was admitted to the Michigan Bar, and started practicing law in Detroit. Kirchner was an alternate delegate to Republican National Convention from Michigan in 1876. Kirchner served as Michigan Attorney General from 1877 to 1880. Kirchner was conferred an honorary degree of Master of Arts by the University of Michigan in 1894.
Death Kirchner died on July 21, 1920, in his home in Detroit, Michigan.
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Who was Otto Kirchner?
American politician in Michigan (1846-1920)
When was Otto Kirchner born?
Otto Kirchner was born on 13 July 1846 in Frankfurt (Oder).
When did Otto Kirchner die?
Otto Kirchner died on 21 July 1920 in Detroit.
What was Otto Kirchner's occupation?
Otto Kirchner was a jurist, professor and politician.
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Otto Kirchner was German and American.
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