Edmund Randolph
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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 |
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.