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Born November 3, 1845 • near Thibodaux • Louisiana
Died May 19, 1921 (aged 75) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office Supreme Court of the United States (1894-1921), United States • supreme court (1894-1921), United States • United States Senate (1890-1894), United States
Role In Sherman Antitrust Act

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