Thomas Sterling | |
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| 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 | February 21, 1851 Amanda, Ohio |
| Died | August 26, 1930 (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.