Lenny Bruce Lenny Bruce Leonard Alfred Schneider (October 13, 1925 – August 3, 1966), better known by his stage name Lenny Bruce, was an American stand-up comedian, social critic, and satirist. He was renowned for his open, free-style and critical form of comedy which integrated satire, politics, religion, sex, and vulgarity. His 1964 conviction in an obscenity trial was followed by a posthumous pardon, the first in the history of New York state, by then-Governor George Pataki in 2003. Bruce is renowned for paving the way for future outspoken counterculture-era comedians, and his trial for obscenity is seen as a landmark for
Philip Schneider Philip Schneider Philip Schneider (first name also Phillip; November 30, 1826 – January 12, 1902) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate. Schneider was born on November 30, 1826 in what is now Gillenfeld, Germany. He later resided in Farmington, Washington County, Wisconsin. He is buried at St. Michaels Cemetery in Kewaskum, Wisconsin. Schneider was a member of the Assembly during the 1866, 1875, 1876 and 1883 sessions. He represented the 33rd District of the Senate during the 1877 and 1878 sessions. Schneider was Assessor, Town Clerk and Chairman of the Town Board of