John Catron
American lawyer and Supreme Court judge
Born
1786
240 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a legal practitioner and a judge in the United States. Contributed to the legal landscape as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1837 to 1865. Worked primarily in cases concerning the interpretation of the Constitution and federal law. Played a significant role during pivotal legal decisions related to issues such as slavery and states' rights.
Served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
Participated in cases impacting federal law and states' rights
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