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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. 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 from August to December 1795. He was the elder brother of Edward Rutledge, a signatory of the Declaration of Independence.
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John Rutledge | |
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2nd Chief Justice of the United States | |
In office July 1, 1795 – December 15, 1795 | |
Nominated by | George Washington |
Preceded by | John Jay |
Succeeded by | Oliver Ellsworth |
Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court | |
In office September 26, 1789 – March 5, 1791 | |
Nominated by | George Washington |
Preceded by | (none) |
Succeeded by | Thomas Johnson |
1st & 3rd Governor of South Carolina | |
In office July 4, 1776 – March 7, 1778 | |
Lieutenant | Henry Laurens (1776-1777) James Parsons (1777-1778) |
Preceded by | William Campbell |
Succeeded by | Rawlins Lowndes |
In office January 9, 1779 – January 31, 1782 | |
Lieutenant | Thomas Bee (1779-1780) Christopher Gadsden (1780-1782) |
Preceded by | Rawlins Lowndes |
Succeeded by | John Mathews |
Personal details | |
Spouse | Elizabeth Grimke |
Alma mater | Middle Temple |
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