John Marshall - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	September 24, 1755
Birthplace	Germantown, Colony of Virginia, British America
Zodiac Sign	Libra - (see also John Marshall's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Pig
Known For	Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court and central architect of American constitutional law.

Intro

John Marshall was the fourth Chief Justice of the United States, widely regarded for establishing the principles of American constitutional law and significantly strengthening the role of the Supreme Court. Serving from 1801 to 1835, he influenced a broad range of landmark decisions, including Marbury v. Madison, which asserted the power of judicial review.

Early Life & Background

John Marshall was born on September 24, 1755, in Germantown, in what was then the Colony of Virginia. He was raised in a rural frontier environment and received much of his early education from his father, Thomas Marshall. He later studied law at the College of William & Mary before serving in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.

Career Highlights

• Served as the fourth Chief Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1801 to 1835.
• Authored the landmark 1803 decision in Marbury v. Madison, establishing the principle of judicial review.
• Significantly expanded the powers of the federal judiciary and clarified the balance between federal and state governments.
• Played a crucial role in defining the constitutional structure of the American government.

Trivia

• He was a distant cousin of Thomas Jefferson.
• Marshall served longer than any other Chief Justice in U.S. Supreme Court history.
• He was a fervent supporter of the U.S. Constitution and Federalist principles.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Marshall
2. https://www.oyez.org/justices/john_marshall