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George Rosling

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George Rosling
Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
In office
October 5, 1961 – April 16, 1973
Appointed byJohn F. Kennedy
Preceded bySeat established by 75 Stat. 80
Succeeded byThomas Collier Platt Jr.
Personal details
Born
George Rosling

(1900-12-22)December 22, 1900
New York City, New York
DiedApril 16, 1973(1973-04-16) (aged 72)
New York City, New York
EducationColumbia University (A.B.)
Brooklyn Law School (LL.B.)

George Rosling (December 22, 1900 – April 16, 1973) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York.

Education and career

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Born in New York City, New York, Rosling received an Artium Baccalaureus degree from Columbia University in 1920. He received a Bachelor of Laws from Brooklyn Law School in 1923. He was in private practice of law in New York City from 1924 to 1960. He was a Justice of the City Court of the City of New York (now the New York City Civil Court) from 1960 to 1961.[1]

Federal judicial service

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Rosling received a recess appointment from President John F. Kennedy on October 5, 1961, to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, to a new seat authorized by 75 Stat. 80. He was nominated to the same position by President Kennedy on January 15, 1962. He was confirmed by the United States Senate on March 16, 1962, and received his commission on March 17, 1962. His service terminated on April 16, 1973, due to his death in New York City.[1]

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Legal offices
Preceded by
Seat established by 75 Stat. 80
Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
1961–1973
Succeeded by