William Marbury
William Marbury | |
|---|---|
Marbury (1790s) | |
| Born | November 7, 1762 |
| Died | March 13, 1835 (aged 72) |
| Resting place | Oak Hill Cemetery |
| Known for | Marbury v. Madison |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse |
Anne Brewer Marbury (m. 1791) |
William Marbury (November 7, 1762 – March 13, 1835) was an American businessman and one of the "Midnight Judges" appointed by United States President John Adams the day before he left office. He was then the plaintiff in the landmark 1803 Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison.