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Also Known As Louis Dembitz Brandeis
Born November 13, 1856 • Louisville • Kentucky • (Born on this day)
Died October 5, 1941 (aged 84) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1916-1939), United States

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