Edward Rutledge
American politician, youngest signer of the Declaration of Independence (1749-1800)
Edward Rutledge was born on November 23, 1749 in Charleston and died on January 23, 1800 in Charleston, aged 50. Recorded occupations: politician, lawyer and governor. Country of citizenship: United States and Kingdom of Great Britain. Positions held include Governor of South Carolina, member of the State Senate of South Carolina and member of the South Carolina House of Representatives. Educated at University of Oxford.
- Born
- November 23, 1749 · Charleston
- Died
- January 23, 1800 · Charleston
- Age at death
- 50
- Citizenship
- United States, Kingdom of Great Britain
- Occupations
- politician, lawyer, governor
- Positions held
- Governor of South Carolina, member of the State Senate of South Carolina, member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
- Education
- University of Oxford
- Wikipedia editions
- 21 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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