Horace Ward, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Horace Ward

American jurist, lawyer, politician and civil rights activist

Date of Birth: 29-Jul-1927

Place of Birth: LaGrange, Georgia, United States

Date of Death: 23-Apr-2016

Profession: judge, lawyer, politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Horace Taliaferro Ward (July 29, 1927 – April 23, 2016) was known for his efforts to challenge the racially discriminatory practices at the University of Georgia School of Law and was the first African American to serve as a United States District Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia.