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Claude I. Bakewell a Missouri judge, Robert Armytage Bakewell, who was married to Nancy de Laureal. Claude Bakewell graduated from St. Louis University High School and then in 1932 from Georgetown University. In 1935, he graduated from St. Louis University School of Law and became a lawyer in private practice. In the 25th Ward, he served as member of the board of aldermen of St. Louis, Missouri from 1941–45 and was chairman of the legislation committee. From 1944 to 1946, Bakewell served in the United States Navy. Bakewell sat on the House Judiciary Committee while serving. In 1952, Bakewell was one of three