John Rutledge

John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – July 23, 1800) was an American statesman and judge. He was the first Governor of South Carolina following the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the 31st overall. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, where he chaired a committee that wrote much of what was included in the final version of the United States Constitution, which he also signed. He served as an Associate Justice on the U.S. ... More

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  • Sep 17, 1739

Date of death:

  • Jul 18, 1800 (age 60 years)

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  • Sep 5, 1774
  • Oct 26, 1774
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