Harry Blackmun Judge

Harry Andrew Blackmun (November 12, 1908 – March 4, 1999) was an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1970 until 1994. Appointed by Republican President Richard Nixon, Blackmun ultimately became one of the most liberal justices on the Court. He is best known as the author of the Court's opinion in Roe v. Wade.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 12, 1908
Birth name	Harry Andrew Blackmun
Birth place	Illinois , Nashville Illinois , United States
Religion	Methodism
Date of death	March 04, 1999
Place of death	Virginia , Arlington County Virginia , United States
Education	Harvard Law School Harvard College