What Happened This Year 1870
People Who Died in 1870
Robert Cooper Grier
American lawyer and Supreme Court justice
Born
March 5th, 1794 231 years ago
Died
1870 155 years ago — 76 years old
Born in 1794, a Supreme Court justice served from 1846 to 1870. Contributed to significant legal decisions during a tumultuous period in U.S. history, including matters related to the abolition of slavery and states' rights. Prior to judicial service, held roles in both state and federal courts, shaping early American jurisprudence. Played a key role in the development of legal precedents that influenced American law well into the future.
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