Richard Terrin, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Richard Terrin

American lawyer

Date of Birth: 08-Jan-1890

Date of Death: 03-Jun-1958

Profession: lawyer, historian

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Richard Terrin (January 8, 1890 – June 3, 1958) was an American lawyer, military theorist, historian, and government official known for his expertise on Asia.
After graduating from the Northwestern University School of Law, Terrin worked briefly as a prosecutor, then served in various positions with the American administration in the Philippines, most notably working as primary staff aide and legal advisor to Governor-General of the Philippines Dwight F.
Davis.
During the 1930s, he worked in the US Department of War and taught at the Army War College, then moved to Kenya.
After American entry into World War II, he moved to Australia, where he worked with the American Embassy to coordinate operations and from 1945–1948, he held a position with the US administration in Japan.
After leaving Japan, he practiced law in Chicago until his retirement in 1954.
He died at his home on June 3, 1958 of natural causes.