About W. Fred Turner
Lived 1922 – 2003 (aged 81). W. Fred Turner was an American lawyer, known for Clarence Earl Gideon.
Winton Frederick Turner (April 17, 1922 – November 23, 2003) was an American attorney. He successfully defended Clarence Earl Gideon in his retrial after the 1963 Supreme Court case of Gideon v. Wainwright overturned his first conviction. The story behind this case was told in Anthony Lewis's 1964 book Gideon's Trumpet.
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Who was W. Fred Turner?
American lawyer (1922–2003)
When was W. Fred Turner born?
W. Fred Turner was born on 17 April 1922 in Florida.
When did W. Fred Turner die?
W. Fred Turner died on 23 November 2003 in Panama City.
What was W. Fred Turner's occupation?
W. Fred Turner was a lawyer.
What was W. Fred Turner known for?
W. Fred Turner was known for Clarence Earl Gideon.
What nationality was W. Fred Turner?
W. Fred Turner was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). W. Fred Turner. https://biography.guide/w-fred-turner/
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Chicago: "W. Fred Turner." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/w-fred-turner/.
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