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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was an influential American jurist and Supreme Court Justice, serving from 1902 to 1932. He is renowned for his contributions to legal thought, particularly his advocacy for judicial restraint and the idea that law should evolve with society. His famous opinions and writings, including the concept of the "clear and present danger" test in free speech cases, have had a lasting impact on American constitutional law. Holmes is often regarded as one of the most significant legal figures in U.S. history.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was born on March 8, 1841.


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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was born on March 8, 1841 and died on March 6, 1935. Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. would have been 93 years old at the time of death or 174 years old today.


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Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. was born on March 8, 1841.


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I would say pretty rich because he was Sage of the Supreme Court.


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Law is not a brooding omnipresence in the sky..who said it?

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