John Lowenthal
John Lowenthal | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 14, 1925 New York City |
| Died | September 9, 2003 (aged 78) London |
| Occupation | Academic |
| Known for | Lifelong defense of Alger Hiss |
| Parent(s) | Max Lowenthal, Eleanor Mack (niece of Julian Mack) |
| Academic background | |
| Education | Columbia University |
| Alma mater | Columbia Law School |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Law |
John Lowenthal (1925–2003) was a 20th-century American lawyer, civil servant, law professor, and documentary filmmaker, who defended the name and reputation of family friend Alger Hiss almost all his life.