Antonin Scalia: U.S. Supreme Court Justice Dies at 79

Antonin Scalia was an American jurist. Born on March 11, 1936, in Trenton, New Jersey, he graduated from Harvard Law School.

He served on the U.S. Supreme Court from 1986 to 2016, appointed by President Ronald Reagan, and was the court's leading conservative voice. He championed originalism and textualism and was known for his sharp dissents. He was friends with liberal Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

He died at a ranch resort near Shafter, Texas, on February 13, 2016, at age 79. His seat remained vacant for more than a year.

Achievements: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court (1986-2016).

Birth: March 11, 1936 - Trenton, New Jersey.

Profession: Judge.

Interesting Facts: He and Ruth Bader Ginsburg were close friends.