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James Wilson (September 14, 1742 — August 21, 1798) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and a signatory of the United States Declaration of Independence. Wilson was elected twice to the Continental Congress, where he represented Pennsylvania, and was a major force in drafting the United States Constitution. A leading legal theorist, he was one of the six original justices appointed by George Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 14, 1742
Birth place	Ceres Fife
Religion	Presbyterianism Episcopal Church (United States) Christian
Date of death	August 21, 1798
Place of death	Edenton North Carolina
Education	University of St Andrews

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