John Minor Wisdom Judge

John Minor Wisdom (May 17, 1905 – May 15, 1999), one of the "Fifth Circuit Four", and a Republican from Louisiana, was a judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit during the 1950s and 1960s, when that court became known for a series of decisions crucial in advancing the civil rights of African-Americans. At that time, the Fifth Circuit included not only Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas (its jurisdiction since October 1, 1981), but also Alabama, Georgia, Florida, and the Panama Canal Zone.

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Birth date	May 17, 1905
Birth place	Louisiana , New Orleans , United States
Date of death	May 15, 1999
Place of death	Louisiana , New Orleans
Education	Washington and Lee University Isidore Newman School Tulane University Law School