Edmund Jennings Randolph (August 10, 1753 – September 12, 1813) was an American Founding Father, attorney, and the seventh 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.
Edmund Randolph
Founding Father and statesman
Notable For
American Founding Father and statesman
Edmund Randolph's Historical Timeline
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
Edmund Randolph dies
Edmund Randolph, American founding father and statesman, known for american founding father and statesman, died on 1813-09-12.
Associated Historical Events
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
Edmund Randolph dies
Edmund Randolph, American founding father and statesman, known for american founding father and statesman, died on 1813-09-12.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Edmund Randolph born?
- Edmund Randolph was born on 1753-09-12 (American).
- What is Edmund Randolph known for?
- American Founding Father and statesman
- What historical events involved Edmund Randolph?
- Edmund Randolph was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je, Edmund Randolph dies.
- When did Edmund Randolph die?
- Edmund Randolph died on 1813-01-01.