Erich Cramer Stern (February 8, 1879 – February 18, 1969) was an American politician and lawyer.
Born in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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, Stern graduated from the
German-English Academy in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stern received his bachelor's degree from
Harvard University
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in 1901 and his law degree from
Harvard Law School
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in 1904. In 1905, Stern received his doctorate degree from
University of Paris
The University of Paris (), known Metonymy, metonymically as the Sorbonne (), was the leading university in Paris, France, from 1150 to 1970, except for 1793–1806 during the French Revolution. Emerging around 1150 as a corporation associated wit ...
. He was admitted to the Wisconsin Bar in 1905 and practiced law in Milwaukee. He also taught law at
Marquette University
Marquette University () is a Private university, private Jesuit research university in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It was established as Marquette College on August 28, 1881, by John Henni, the first Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Ar ...
from 1915 to 1920. From 1908 to 1910, Stern served on the Milwaukee Common Council. In 1911, Stern served in the
Wisconsin State Assembly
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and was a
Republican.
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1879 births
1969 deaths
Politicians from Milwaukee
Harvard Law School alumni
University of Paris alumni
Wisconsin lawyers
Marquette University faculty
Wisconsin city council members
Republican Party members of the Wisconsin State Assembly
University School of Milwaukee alumni
20th-century members of the Wisconsin Legislature
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