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Antonin Scalia Born March 11, 1936, Trenton, NJ
Served September 26, 1986 – February 13, 2016 (29 years, 4 months) Appointed by (Republican) Left the seat Died in office Seat Associate Seat 10 Predecessor William H. Rehnquist Successor Neil M. Gorsuch Appointment record June 24, 1986 Nominated September 17, 1986 Confirmed (98–0) September 25, 1986 Commissioned September 26, 1986 Judicial oath February 13, 2016 Died in office