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Jeremiah C. Sullivan (July 21, 1794 – December 6, 1870) was a justice of the Indiana Supreme Court from 1837 to 1846 and coined the name "Indianapolis" for the new state capital.

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Sullivan's father, Thomas Littleton Sullivan, was the son of an Irish barrister and emigrated from Charleville, County Cork, Ireland, in 1791 to Augusta County, Virginia. Jeremiah began his studies at The College of William & Mary in Virginia. After serving in the War of 1812, during which he rose to the rank of major, he returned to Virginia to study law. He was admitted to the Virginia bar in 1816. Believing that there was more opportunity in the newly opened West, he ventured out to Louisville, Kentucky. On his way, he was told of the opportunities offered by Madison, Indiana, a new and growing town on the banks of the Ohio River.

He built his home in 1818 and from this base went on to carve a career as state legislator, state supreme court judge, county judge, Presbyterian elder, and Mason. He helped found nearby Hanover College and the Indiana Historical Society. Sullivan's public career was immediately successful. Jonathan Jennings, the first Governor of Indiana, quickly appointed him prosecuting attorney in Madison and within three years of his arrival he was elected a member of the state legislature. While in the General Assembly, he gave Indianapolis its name. He was a member of the Indiana Supreme Court from 1837 to 1846. In 1869, a criminal court was created for Jefferson County, and he was appointed judge.

Judge Sullivan's house, the Jeremiah Sullivan House, in Madison, is acknowledged to have been the first brick mansion built in the Northwest Territory. It is now on tour and is a component of the Madison Historic District.

Among his sons were Algernon Sydney Sullivan, founder of the Sullivan & Cromwell law firm in New York, and Jeremiah C. Sullivan, Civil War general.

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''Jeremiah Sullivan'' is an American marine biologist, inventor, and underwater photographer known for developing the Neptunic shark suit, a pioneering chain-mail protective garment that revolutionized safe human-shark interactions for research, filmmaking, and conservation. [1] [2] [3] His invention, first created in the late 1970s, allows divers to work closely with sharks without significant injury risk, drawing from studies of shark behavior and electroreception to incorporate metal mesh that deters bites through galvanic effects. [4] [5] Sullivan has conducted extensive shark research over decades, including thousands of controlled bite tests and close encounters with various species, helping dispel myths about sharks and advancing the modern shark diving industry. [6] He has contributed to numerous television programs and documentaries, appearing as a host, consultant, and demonstrator on shows such as Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom, Dirty Jobs, and Shark Week, where he showcased his protective gear and expertise in human-shark dynamics. [1] His suits have been utilized in major film projects like Into the Blue and exhibited at institutions including the Smithsonian Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum and the Museum of Modern Art. [4] After founding Neptunic, Sullivan later established SharkArmor Tech LLC in San Diego, California, to continue innovating advanced shark-resistant technologies, including lighter, stronger materials for military, scientific, and recreational use, while promoting shark conservation through education and safe interaction practices. [2] [3] His work has had lasting impact on underwater exploration, wildlife filmmaking, and public understanding of sharks as vital marine predators.

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Jeremiah Sullivan is not known for a career in acting. He has made numerous appearances on television programs and documentaries as himself, serving as a host, consultant, and demonstrator to showcase his Neptunic shark suits, shark behavior expertise, and safe human-shark interaction methods. These include Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom (1983–1987), Dirty Jobs (2006–2009), various Shark Week episodes (including hosting credits), and other productions such as Man vs. Shark (2019). [1] [6] [2] His media contributions focus on education, conservation, and dispelling myths about sharks rather than scripted acting roles. No content — this section is irrelevant and erroneous for the subject, who has no documented involvement in astrology.

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