Edmund Randolph

American attorney (1753-1813)
Person human Q318703
Edmund Randolph
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Edmund Randolph

Summary

Edmund Randolph is a human[1]. His place of birth was Williamsburg[2]. He was born on August 10, 1753[3]. He died in Millwood[4]. He died on September 12, 1813[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Edmund Randolph's place of birth was Williamsburg[2].
  • Edmund Randolph died in Millwood[4].
  • Edmund Randolph was born on August 10, 1753[3].
  • Edmund Randolph died on September 12, 1813[5].
  • Edmund Randolph died on September 13, 1813[10].
  • Burial took place at Old Chapel Cemetery[11].
  • Edmund Randolph's father was John Randolph[12].
  • Edmund Randolph's mother was Arianna Vanderheyden Jennings[13].
  • Edmund Randolph was married to Elizabeth Nicholas Randolph[14].
  • A child of Edmund Randolph was Peyton Randolph[15].
  • A child of Edmund Randolph was Lucy Nelson Randolph[16].
  • A child of Edmund Randolph was Edmorcia Madison Preston[17].
  • A child of Edmund Randolph was Susan Beverley Taylor[18].
  • Edmund Randolph held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Edmund Randolph's professions included politician[6].
  • Edmund Randolph's professions included lawyer[7].
  • Edmund Randolph's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Edmund Randolph held the position of Governor of Virginia[20].
  • Edmund Randolph held the position of United States Attorney General[21].
  • Edmund Randolph held the position of United States Secretary of State[22].
  • Edmund Randolph held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[23].
  • Edmund Randolph's education included a stint at College of William & Mary[24].
  • Edmund Randolph's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[25].
  • Edmund Randolph is recorded as male[26].
  • Edmund Randolph's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Williamsburg[2], Edmund Randolph… he was born on August 10, 1753[3]. His father was John Randolph[12]. His mother was Arianna Vanderheyden Jennings[13].

Education

Edmund Randolph was educated at College of William & Mary[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8]. Positions held include Governor of Virginia[20], a governor[28], in United States[29], founded in 1776[30]; United States Attorney General[21], a position[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33]; United States Secretary of State[22], a public office[34], in United States[35], founded in 1789[36]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[23], a position[37], in United States[38].

Personal Life

Among Edmund Randolph's spouses was Elizabeth Nicholas Randolph[14]. Children include Peyton Randolph[15], a politician[39], 1779–1828[40], of United States[41]; Lucy Nelson Randolph[16], 1788–1847[42]; Edmorcia Madison Preston[17]; and Susan Beverley Taylor[18], 1781–1846[43]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[25]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[44].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 12, 1813[5] and September 13, 1813[10]. Edmund Randolph died in Millwood[4]. Burial took place at Old Chapel Cemetery[11].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Edmund Randolph include Randolph County[45], a county of West Virginia[46], in United States[47], founded in 1786[48].

Why It Matters

Edmund Randolph ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (665 views/month, #7,099 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]

Entities named for him include Randolph County[45], a county of West Virginia[46], in United States[47], founded in 1786[48].

FAQs

Where was Edmund Randolph born?

Edmund Randolph's place of birth was Williamsburg[2].

Where did Edmund Randolph die?

Edmund Randolph died in Millwood[4].

Who were Edmund Randolph's parents?

Edmund Randolph's father was John Randolph[12]. Edmund Randolph's mother was Arianna Vanderheyden Jennings[13].

Who was Edmund Randolph married to?

Edmund Randolph's spouses include Elizabeth Nicholas Randolph[14].

What did Edmund Randolph do for work?

Edmund Randolph worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and diplomat[8].

Where did Edmund Randolph go to school?

Edmund Randolph was educated at College of William & Mary[24].

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  2. [4] . NNDB. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [49] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [50] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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