Peyton Randolph

U.S. Congressperson

1721 – 1775

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Who was Peyton Randolph?

Peyton Randolph was a planter and public official from the Colony of Virginia. He served as speaker of the Virginia House of Burgesses, chairman of the Virginia Conventions, and the first President of the Continental Congress.

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Born
Sep 10, 1721
Williamsburg
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Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • College of William and Mary
Died
Oct 22, 1775
Philadelphia

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on July 23, 2013

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