Edmund Randolph
American Founding Father and politician (1753–1813) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For Edmund Randolph (1819–1861), grandson of Edmund Jennings Randolph, see Edmund Randolph (ante bellum jurist).
Edmund Jennings Randolph (August 10, 1753 – September 12, 1813) was a Founding Father of the United States, attorney, and the 7th Governor of Virginia. As a delegate from Virginia, he attended the Constitutional Convention and helped to create the national constitution while serving on its Committee of Detail. He was appointed the first United States Attorney General by George Washington and subsequently served as the second Secretary of State during the Washington administration.
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Edmund Randolph | |
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2nd United States Secretary of State | |
In office January 2, 1794 – August 20, 1795 | |
President | George Washington |
Preceded by | Thomas Jefferson |
Succeeded by | Timothy Pickering |
1st United States Attorney General | |
In office September 26, 1789 – January 26, 1794 | |
President | George Washington |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | William Bradford |
7th Governor of Virginia | |
In office December 1, 1786 – December 1, 1788 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Henry |
Succeeded by | Beverley Randolph |
1st Attorney General of Virginia | |
In office July 4, 1776 – November 30, 1786 | |
Preceded by | John Randolph (for Colonial Virginia) |
Succeeded by | James Innes |
Personal details | |
Born | Edmund Jennings Randolph (1753-08-10)August 10, 1753 Williamsburg, Virginia, British America |
Died | September 12, 1813(1813-09-12) (aged 60) Millwood, Virginia, U.S. |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | Elizabeth Nicholas |
Children | Peyton Randolph |
Parent | John Randolph |
Relatives | Peyton Randolph (uncle) |
Education | College of William and Mary |
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