Henry Torrès

1891–1966 (age 75)

Biography

Henry Torrès (1891–1966) devoted himself to the law, earning admiration for his courageous defense of civil liberties and his unshakable faith in fairness during some of the twentieth century's most fraught moments.

After a life of service he was laid to rest at the Crématorium-columbarium du Père-Lachaise, leaving behind a reputation for fairness and for inspiring younger lawyers to pursue justice with integrity.

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