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Oliver Ellsworth was a prominent Founding Father of the United States, known for his influential roles in drafting the United States Constitution, serving as a senator from Connecticut, and becoming the third chief justice of the United States. He had a significant impact on shaping the federal judiciary through his authorship of the Judiciary Act of 1789. During his time in the Senate, Ellsworth aligned with the Federalist Party and strongly supported legislative proposals put forth by Alexander Hamilton. As chief justice, he focused on promoting a cohesive approach to writing opinions and also acted as a diplomatic envoy to France.