Thomas Sterling

Thomas Sterling
United States Senator from South Dakota
In office March 4, 1913 – March 3, 1925
Preceded by	Robert J. Gamble
Succeeded by	William H. McMaster
Dean of University of South Dakota College of Law
In office July 1, 1901 – June 10, 1911
Preceded by	position established
Succeeded by	Marshall McKusick
Personal details
Born	(1851-02-21)February 21, 1851 Amanda, Ohio
Died	August 26, 1930(1930-08-26) (aged 79) Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Republican
Relatives	John A. Sterling (brother)
Education	Illinois Wesleyan University
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Thomas Sterling (February 21, 1851 – August 26, 1930) was an American lawyer, politician, and academic who served as a member of the United States Senate and the first dean of the University of South Dakota College of Law.

A Republican, he served in the Senate from 1913 to 1925. He later served as dean and law professor at George Washington University Law School. The University of South Dakota School of Law awards "Sterling Honors" to their graduating top 10% in honor of their first dean.