Abraham Baldwin
American Founding Father and politician (1754–1807) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For his nephew, see Abraham Dudley Baldwin.
Not to be confused with Adam Baldwin.
Abraham Baldwin (November 22, 1754 – March 4, 1807) was an American minister, patriot, politician, and Founding Father who signed the United States Constitution. Born and raised in Connecticut, he was a 1772 graduate of Yale College. After the Revolutionary War, Baldwin became a lawyer. He moved to the U.S. state of Georgia in the mid-1780s and founded the University of Georgia. Baldwin was a member of Society of the Cincinnati.[1][2][3]
Quick Facts President pro tempore of the United States Senate, Preceded by ...
Abraham Baldwin | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office December 8, 1801 – December 13, 1802 | |
Preceded by | James Hillhouse |
Succeeded by | Stephen R. Bradley |
United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office March 4, 1799 – March 4, 1807 | |
Preceded by | Josiah Tattnall (politician) |
Succeeded by | George Jones |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1793 – March 3, 1799 | |
Preceded by | district created |
Succeeded by | James Jones |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1789 – March 3, 1793 | |
Preceded by | district created |
Succeeded by | Converted to at-large districts |
President of the University of Georgia | |
In office 1785–1801 | |
Preceded by | None; post established |
Succeeded by | Josiah Meigs |
Delegate from Georgia to the Congress of the Confederation | |
In office 1785 – 85, 1787–88 | |
Personal details | |
Born | November 22, 1754 Guilford, Connecticut Colony, British America |
Died | March 4, 1807(1807-03-04) (aged 52) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Alma mater | Yale College |
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Baldwin served as a United States Senator from Georgia from 1799 to 1807. During his tenure, he served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate from 1801 to 1802.