Which position did James Wilson hold in the U.S. Supreme Court?
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James Wilson served as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1789 to 1798. He was one of the six original justices appointed by President George Washington. Wilson was a prominent figure in the American Revolution and was one of the authors of the Constitution. He also served as a member of the Continental Congress and as the governor of Pennsylvania.
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