Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Profession: Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

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Why Famous: Appointed to the Supreme Court by Bill Clinton in August 1993, she was the 1st Jewish female justice and the second female justice.

Viewed as part of the liberal wing of the Court Ginsburg became increasingly known for her forceful and fiery liberal dissents and her advocacy for gender quality. Earning her the nickname "The Notorious R.B.G.", after fellow Brooklyn native, rapper The Notorious B.I.G.

Born: March 15, 1933
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Pisces

Died: September 18, 2020 (aged 87)
Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer