Edmund Randolph
Edmund Jenings Randolph (August 10, 1753– September 12, 1813) was an American attorney, Governor of Virginia, Secretary of State, and the first United States Attorney General.
Edmund Jenings Randolph | |
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7th Governor of Virginia | |
In office 1786–1788 | |
Preceded by | Patrick Henry |
Succeeded by | Beverley Randolph |
1st United States Attorney General | |
In office September 26, 1789 – January 26, 1794 | |
President | George Washington |
Preceded by | None |
Succeeded by | William Bradford |
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 |
Personal details | |
Born | Williamsburg, Virginia | August 10, 1753
Died | September 12, 1813 Millwood, Virginia | (aged 60)
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse(s) | Sara Elizabeth Nicholas |
Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
Profession | Lawyer, Politician |
Military service | |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |