Clarence Darrow

Lawyer

Birthday April 18, 1857

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Kinsman, OH

DEATH DATE Mar 13, 1938 (80)

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About

The lawyer who defended John T Scopes for teaching human evolution. He also defended thrill killers Leopold and Loeb during their trial for the murder of 14-year-old Robert Franks.

Before Fame

He began his legal career reading law in Youngstown, Ohio where Judge Alfred W. Mackey gave him a start in the profession.

Trivia

He was called a sophisticated country lawyer, but his sharp wit was second to none.

Family Life

His parents were Amirus Darrow and Emily Darrow, farmers and civil rights advocates.

Associated With

He was a famous American lawyer much like Robert Kardashian.