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Joseph Story

(1779–1845) Politician United States

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Joseph Story was a politician from the United States, best known for A familiar exposition of the Constitution of the United States.

Quick Facts About Joseph Story

Born
September 18, 1779
Died
September 10, 1845
Nationality
United States
Profession
Politician
Notable works
A familiar exposition of the Constitution of the United States
Spouse
Sarah Waldo Wetmore Story

About Joseph Story

Joseph Story was an American lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1812 to 1845. He is most remembered for his opinions in Martin v. Hunter's Lessee and United States v. The Amistad, and especially for his Commentaries on the Constitution of the United States, first published in 1833. Dominating the field in the 19th century, this work is a cornerstone of early American jurisprudence. It is the second comprehensive treatise on the provisions of the U.S. Constitution and remains a critical source of historical information about the forming of the American republic and the early struggles to define its law.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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