John Marshall Biography

John Marshall biography

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NAME: John Marshall
OCCUPATION: Supreme Court Justice, Political Leader
BIRTH DATE: November 24, 1755
DEATH DATE: July 06, 1835
PLACE OF BIRTH: Germantown, Virginia

PLACE OF DEATH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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John Marshall was the fourth chief justice of the United States and principal founder of the U.S. system of constitutional law.

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Born on September 24, 1755, near Germantown, Virginia, John Marshall constructed and defended both the foundation of judicial power and the principles of American federalism. In his over 30 years of service, he oversaw Marbury v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, and the treason trial of former vice president Aaron Burr. He also wrote the lengthy The Life of George Washington.