John William Sterling | |
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| Born | May 12, 1844 |
| Died | July 5, 1918 (aged 74) Grand-Métis, Quebec, Canada |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery 40°53′20″N 73°52′24″W / 40.889°N 73.8734°W |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) Columbia University (LLB, MA) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Known for | Co-founder of Shearman & Sterling; bequest of $18 million to Yale University |
John William Sterling (May 12, 1844 – July 5, 1918) was a founding partner of Shearman & Sterling LLP and major benefactor to Yale University.