William Cushing
American lawyer and Supreme Court judge
Born
Died
1810
216 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A prominent figure in early American jurisprudence, served as a judge and became the first Associate Justice of the Supreme Court appointed by George Washington. Contributed to the establishment of the federal judiciary and interpreted pivotal cases. Played a significant role in shaping legal principles in the formative years of the United States.
First Associate Justice of the Supreme Court
Involvement in major early Supreme Court cases
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