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 The University heaped its honors upon him. His A.B. had long ago been given him, as of the class of 1851. He was simultaneously distinguished with the LL.D. of both Harvard and Beloit. He was created emeritus professor upon his retirement in 1900. Three years later the Langdell Professorship of Law was endowed—the only chair named for a member of the University while still living. The vast and stately building, begun before his death for the School and its priceless library, was gratefully called Langdell Hall.

And quietly as he had lived he passed away, July 6, 1906, his great work done, and Harvard lost one of the most potent and daring innovators of its history.