John Marshall
John Marshall became the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court on January 31, 1801. His predecessor, Oliver Ellsworth, had resigned in September 1800 because of ill health.
Fourth Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the US Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835.
Fourth Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the US Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835.
Chief Justice John Marshall succeeded Oliver Ellsworth on January 31, 1801, so both men were in office that year.
Fourth Chief Justice John Marshall, who presided over the Court from 1801-1835.
Fourth Chief Justice John Marshall, who presided over the US Supreme Court from 1801-1835.
Chief Justice John Marshall presided over the US Supreme Court from 1801 until his death in 1835.
President John Adams appointed John Marshall, his Secretary of State, to the office of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in 1801. Marshall succeeded the third Chief Justice, Oliver Ellsworth.
President John Adams appointed John Marshall, his Secretary of State, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court in January 1801, a little more than a month before Adams left office. Marshall succeeded third Chief Justice Oliver Ellsworth, who was in poor health.
He became the Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court.
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Three. Bushrod Washington (Va) Sep 29, 1798 Alfred Moore (NC) Dec 10, 1799 John Marshall (Va) Jan 31, 1801 (Chief Justice). Marshall became perhaps the most famous Chief Justice in US history.