Background
Lilly, Linus Augustine was born on September 20, 1876 in Carrollton, Missouri, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Lucinda Ann (Deaver) Lilly.
Lilly, Linus Augustine was born on September 20, 1876 in Carrollton, Missouri, United States. Son of Thomas Henry and Lucinda Ann (Deaver) Lilly.
Student Creighton University, 1900-1902, Florissant Seminary Studied Gregorian University, Rome, 1921.
Admitted to practice in Missouri, 1898. Joined Society of Jesus (Jesuits), 1902. Ordained priest Roman Catholic Church, 1914.
With Saint Saint Louis University since 1917, successively professor canon law, constitutional law, equity.
Professor legal ethics and legal history since 1927.
Member of the board of trustees Saint Saint Louis University. Member American Society International Law, Catholic Association for International Peace (vice president 1928-1933), American Catholic Philosophical Association.