Oliver Ellsworth , a Founding Father of the United States, was an attorney, judge, politician, and diplomat. Ellsworth was a framer of the United States Constitution, United States senator from Connecticut, and the third chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he received 11 electoral votes in the 1796 presidential election.
Oliver Ellsworth | |
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3rd Chief Justice of the United States | |
In office March 8, 1796 – December 15, 1800 | |
Nominated by | George Washington |
Preceded by | John Rutledge |
Succeeded by | John Marshall |
United States Senator from Connecticut | |
In office March 4, 1789 – March 8, 1796 | |
Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | James Hillhouse |
Personal details | |
Born | Windsor, Connecticut, British America | April 29, 1745
Died | November 26, 1807 Windsor, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 62)
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse(s) | Abigail Wolcott |
Children | 9 |
Relatives | Delia Lyman Porter (great-granddaughter) |
Education | Yale University Princeton University (AB) |
From 1796 until 1800, he served as the 3rd Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, and was one of the Constitution's drafters. He was also one of the first Senators from Connecticut in the United States.
One of his sons, Henry Leavitt Ellsworth, became the first Commissioner of the United States Patent Office, as well as a benefactor of Yale College.
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He began his legal career after studying religion at the College of New Jersey (which later became Princeton).
In discussions over what to name the country's new government, he emphasized keeping 'United States' to signify the importance of states over a strong national government.
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John F. Kennedy's only entry into the Encyclopedia Britannica was an entry on him.
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● Oliver Ellsworth was born on April 29, 1745 (age 62) in Windsor, Connecticut, United States ● He is a celebrity politician ● He attended Yale University, Princeton University● He died on November 26, 1807, Windsor, CT● He had 1 child William W. Ellsworth● His spouse is Abigail Wolcott (m. 1772)
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