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Benjamin R. Curtis
Author of the great dissent in Dred Scott. Resigned in protest over Taney's conduct — the only justice ever to resign on principle over a ruling.
Associate Justice1851–1857Appointed by FillmoreJustice #32
Born November 4, 1809 · Watertown, MA
Died September 15, 1874 · Newport, RI
Buried Mount Auburn Cemetery, Cambridge, MA