Lewis Morris
American judge and politician
Born
April 8th, 1726
298 years ago
Died
January 22nd, 1798
227 years ago — 71 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Held the position of Chief Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court. Contributed to the establishment of several policies during the formative years of the United States.
Signed the Declaration of Independence
Served as Chief Justice of New Jersey
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