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William Hubbs Rehnquist ( / ˈrɛnkwɪst / REN-kwist; October 1, 1924 – September 3, 2005) was an American attorney and jurist who served on the U.S. Supreme Court for 33 years. Rehnquist was an associate justice from 1972 to 1986 and the 16th chief justice from 1986 until his death in 2005.
He was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in October 2004 and died on September 3, 2005 at age 80. Historical profiles documenting the personal background, plus nomination and confirmation dates of previous chief justices of the U.S. Supreme Court: William H. Rehnquist.
Apr 3, 2024 · William Rehnquist (born October 1, 1924, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.—died September 3, 2005, Arlington, Virginia) was the 16th chief justice of the United States, appointed to the Supreme Court in 1971 and elevated to chief justice in 1986. Rehnquist served in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II.
6 days ago · Succeeded by. Antonin Scalia. William Hubbs Rehnquist is remembered as one of the most successful Chief Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States and is frequently mentioned in the same breath as his inspiration, Chief Justice John Marshall. Rehnquist was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on October 1, 1924.
Sep 4, 2005 · William H. Rehnquist, who died Saturday at the age of 80 almost a year after learning he had thyroid cancer, helped lead a conservative revolution on the Supreme Court during 19 notably...
Sep 4, 2005 · Chief Justice William Rehnquist, who served on the Supreme Court for 33 years, 18 of them as chief justice, died yesterday of thyroid cancer. His death is likely to spur a fierce confirmation ...
Rehnquist would serve as Chief Justice for nearly two decades. He also presided over the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton in 1999, in which he was careful to play an unobtrusive role. Legal scholars often remember Rehnquist for his efforts to limit federal power.
