About Revius Ortique, Jr.
Lived 1924 – 2008 (aged 84). Revius Ortique, Jr. was an American lawyer and judge.
Revius Oliver Ortique Jr. (June 14, 1924 – June 22, 2008) was an American jurist, the first African-American justice of the Louisiana Supreme Court, and civil rights activist.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he served as an officer in the United States Army during World War II, He was a judge of the Orleans Parish Civil District Court from 1978 to 1992, serving as Chief Judge of that district from 1986 onward.
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Who was Revius Ortique, Jr.?
American judge (1924–2008)
When was Revius Ortique, Jr. born?
Revius Ortique, Jr. was born on 14 June 1924.
When did Revius Ortique, Jr. die?
Revius Ortique, Jr. died on 22 June 2008.
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Revius Ortique, Jr. was a lawyer and judge.
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Revius Ortique, Jr. was American.
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