John Paul Stevens

John Paul Stevens (April 20, 1920 – July 16, 2019) was an American lawyer. He was a United States Supreme Court justice. He was nominated by President Gerald Ford in 1975. He voted with minority in Bush v. Gore case (2000). He also voted with majority in Furman v. Georgia case (1976), but later became against the death penalty. In 2010, he announced his retirement in the Supreme Court.

John Paul Stevens
Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States
In office December 19, 1975 – June 29, 2010
Nominated by	Gerald Ford
Preceded by	William Douglas
Succeeded by	Elena Kagan
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
In office November 2, 1970 – December 19, 1975
Nominated by	Richard Nixon
Preceded by	Elmer Schnackenberg
Succeeded by	Harlington Wood
Personal details
Born	(1920-04-20)April 20, 1920 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	July 16, 2019(2019-07-16) (aged 99) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Jane Sheeren (1942–1979; divorced) Maryan Mulholland Simon (1979–2015; her death)
Children	4
Alma mater	University of Chicago Northwestern University
Awards	Bronze Star World War II Victory Medal Presidential Medal of Freedom
Signature
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Years of service	1942–1945
Rank	Lieutenant Commander
Battles/wars	World War II

Stevens died on July 16, 2019 from problems caused by a stroke while under hospice care in Fort Lauderdale, Florida at the age of 99.^[1]

References

1. Wolf, Richard (July 16, 2019). "Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens dead at age 99". USA Today. Retrieved July 16, 2019.