Clarence Darrow - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	April 18, 1857
Died	March 13, 1938 (age 80)
Birthplace	Kinsman, Ohio, United States
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Clarence Darrow's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Snake
Known For	Defense attorney in landmark cases such as the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial and the Leopold and Loeb case.

Intro

Clarence Darrow was a prominent American lawyer and leading member of the American Civil Liberties Union, best known for his involvement in several high-profile cases including the Scopes 'Monkey' Trial and the defense of Leopold and Loeb.

Early Life & Background

Clarence Darrow was born on April 18, 1857, in Kinsman, Ohio, to Amirus and Emily Darrow. He grew up in a family that valued intellectual pursuit and social reform, and after attending Allegheny College and the University of Michigan Law School, he began his legal career in Ohio before moving to Chicago.

Career Highlights

• Defended John T. Scopes in the 1925 Scopes 'Monkey' Trial, challenging the ban on teaching evolution in Tennessee.[1][2]
• Defended Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb in their 1924 trial for murder, avoiding the death penalty for his clients.[1][2]
• Advocated for labor rights, representing union leaders such as Eugene V. Debs.[1][2]
• Known for his eloquence, staunch opposition to the death penalty, and strong advocacy for civil liberties.[1][2]

Trivia

• Darrow's closing argument in the Leopold and Loeb case is still considered a landmark in legal history.[1][2]
• He was a noted agnostic and often debated leading religious figures of his era.[1]
• Darrow was a prolific writer and lecturer in addition to his courtroom career.[1][2]

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Darrow