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Samuel Untermyer

1858-03-06 – 1940-03-16

Portrait of Samuel Untermyer
Nationally known New York attorney Samuel Untermyer visiting Southern California to speak about several issues including the need to replace high income taxes with a national sales tax, and the threat from the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany.Credit: Los Angeles Times

Life & Legacy

Samuel Untermyer (March 6, 1858 – March 16, 1940) was a prominent American lawyer and civic leader. He is also remembered for bequeathing his Yonkers, New York estate, now known as Untermyer Park, to the people of New York State.

Occupation & Career

jurist, lawyer, businessperson, politician

Education

Columbia Law School

Legacy Highlights

Education & Institutions

Columbia Law School

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q720775 — wikidata View source

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