Edmund Randolph
American attorney (1753-1813)
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 | August 10, 1753 Williamsburg, Virginia |
| Died | September 12, 1813 (aged 60) Millwood, Virginia |
| 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 |
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