James Wilson

Quick Facts

Full Name	James Wilson
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Sep 14, 1742(1742-09-14)
Age	282
Birthplace	Ceres, England
Country	Scotland
Horoscope	Virgo

James Wilson Biography

James Wilson is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on September 14, 1742 in Ceres, England, Scotland. One of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is known for being one of the signers of the Declaration of the Independence. He was one of the original justices appointed by George Washington to the Supreme Court of the United States.

He was nominated to the Supreme Court by George Washington.

He was one of seven children born in Presbyterian farming family in Carskerdo, Scotland. He was married twice, to Rachel Bird from 1771 to 1786, and to Hannah Gray from 1793 until his death in 1798.

James Wilson Net Worth

James Wilson is one of the richest Politician from Scotland. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, James Wilson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied at several universities in Scotland before moving to the U.S. and getting his degree from the College of Philadelphia.

His deep background in law made him one of the most crucial Framers of the Constitution, and though he didn’t agree with all of the document, he pushed hard for its adoption.

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Who is James Wilson Dating?

According to our records, James Wilson married to Hannah Gray (m. 1793–1798), Rachel Bird (m. 1771–1786). As of December 1, 2023, James Wilson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

James Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Scotland. James Wilson celebrates birthday on September 14 of every year.

What is James Wilson best known for?

Wilson is best known for his roles in at the Convention in drafting the Constitution’s Preamble , helping to frame both the presidency and judiciary, including the Electoral College and in crafting the Three-Fifths Compromise. He also influenced Thomas Jefferson’s famous promises in the Declaration of Independence.

Who is James Wilson from the Declaration of Independence?

James Wilson, (born Sept. 14, 1742, Fife, Scot. —died Aug. 21, 1798, Edenton, N.C., U.S.), colonial American lawyer and political theorist , who signed both the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the Constitution of the United States (1787).

Why is James Wilson a Founding Father?

While his contributions to the Law School cannot be overstated, Wilson was also one of the country’s Founding Fathers as a member of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and a framer of the U.S. Constitution.

What did James Wilson do during the Revolutionary War?

In 1775, he joined the Colonial Army as Colonel in the Pennsylvania State Militia. Not long after he joined, he was promoted to Brigadier General. In 1776, he was elected to the Continental Congress. As congressman, he strongly pushed for independence from the beginning.

Did James Wilson want the Bill of Rights?

Wilson argued that a bill of rights was not needed because the people kept powers not clearly granted to the government. He confessed that the Constitution was not exactly as he would like it. He asserted, however, that the document, taken as a whole, was as close to perfect as possible.