Peyton Randolph

president of the first Continental Congress (1721-1775)
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Peyton Randolph
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Peyton Randolph

Summary

Peyton Randolph is a human[1]. His place of birth was Williamsburg[2]. He was born on September 10, 1721[3]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. He died on October 22, 1775[5]. He worked as a lawyer[6], farmer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,309 views/month, #6,835 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Peyton Randolph was born in Williamsburg[2].
  • Peyton Randolph passed away in Philadelphia[4].
  • Peyton Randolph was born on September 10, 1721[3].
  • Peyton Randolph died on October 22, 1775[5].
  • Peyton Randolph is buried at College of William & Mary[10].
  • Peyton Randolph's father was John Randolph[11].
  • Peyton Randolph's mother was Susanna Beverley Randolph[12].
  • Peyton Randolph was married to Elizabeth Harrison[13].
  • Peyton Randolph held citizenship in United States[14].
  • Peyton Randolph held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[15].
  • English was Peyton Randolph's native language[16].
  • Peyton Randolph's professions included lawyer[6].
  • Peyton Randolph worked as a farmer[7].
  • Peyton Randolph's professions included politician[8].
  • Peyton Randolph held the position of President of the Continental Congress[17].
  • Peyton Randolph held the position of member of the Virginia House of Burgesses[18].
  • Peyton Randolph held the position of member of the Virginia House of Delegates[19].
  • Peyton Randolph was educated at College of William & Mary[20].
  • Peyton Randolph is recorded as male[21].
  • Peyton Randolph's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Peyton Randolph's Commons category is recorded as Peyton Randolph[23].
  • Peyton Randolph's family name is recorded as Randolph[24].
  • Peyton Randolph's given name is recorded as Peyton[25].
  • Peyton Randolph's described by source is recorded as Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[26].
  • Peyton Randolph's described by source is recorded as The New Student's Reference Work[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Williamsburg[2], Peyton Randolph… he was born on September 10, 1721[3]. His father was John Randolph[11]. His mother was Susanna Beverley Randolph[12]. English was his native language[16].

Education

Peyton Randolph was educated at College of William & Mary[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[6], farmer[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include President of the Continental Congress[17], a position[28], founded in 1774[29]; member of the Virginia House of Burgesses[18]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[19], a position[30], in United States[31].

Personal Life

Among Peyton Randolph's spouses was Elizabeth Harrison[13].

Death and Burial

Peyton Randolph died on October 22, 1775[5]. He passed away in Philadelphia[4]. Burial took place at College of William & Mary[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Peyton Randolph include Randolph County[32], a county of North Carolina[33], in United States[34], founded in 1779[35] and USS Randolph[36], an aircraft carrier[37].

Why It Matters

Peyton Randolph ranks in the top 0.68% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,309 views/month, #6,835 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

Entities named for him include Randolph County[32], a county of North Carolina[33], in United States[34], founded in 1779[35] and USS Randolph[36], an aircraft carrier[37].

FAQs

Where was Peyton Randolph born?

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

Where did Peyton Randolph die?

Peyton Randolph died in Philadelphia[4].

Who were Peyton Randolph's parents?

Peyton Randolph's father was John Randolph[11]. Peyton Randolph's mother was Susanna Beverley Randolph[12].

Who was Peyton Randolph married to?

Peyton Randolph's spouses include Elizabeth Harrison[13].

What did Peyton Randolph do for work?

Peyton Randolph worked as lawyer[6], farmer[7], and politician[8].

Where did Peyton Randolph go to school?

Peyton Randolph was educated at College of William & Mary[20].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . history.house.virginia.gov. history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [7] . wikidata.org.
  17. [8] . Biographical Directory of the United States Congress. Retrieved . history.house.virginia.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  18. [10] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [5] . Encyclopædia Britannica Online. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [32] . wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 11d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling John Randolph
    Place of burial College of William & Mary
    Educated at College of William & Mary
    Occupation lawyer, farmer, politician
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