John Rutledge

John Rutledge (September 17, 1739 – July 18, 1800) was an American statesman and judge. He was the first Governor of South Carolina following the signing of the Declaration of Independence. For a time, he held dictatorial powers in that state. He was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, and he signed the United States Constitution. He served as an Associate Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, and was the second Chief Justice of the Court f... more

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  • Sep 17, 1739

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  • Jul 18, 1800 (age 60 years)

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  • Jul 1, 1795
  • Dec 15, 1795

Chief Justice of the United States

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