James Kent: Quick Facts
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| Born | July 31, 1763 • New York |
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| Died | December 12, 1847 (aged 84) • New York City • New York |
| Title / Office | Chancery Division (1814-1823), New York • supreme court (1798-1823), New York |
| Awards And Honors | Hall of Fame (1900) |
| Subjects Of Study | American law • common law |
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