Peter Muhlenberg
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John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg (October 1, 1746 – October 1, 1807) was an American clergyman and military officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. A member of Pennsylvania's prominent Muhlenberg family political dynasty, he became a respected figure in the newly independent United States as a Lutheran minister and member of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate.[1]
Quick Facts United States Senator from Pennsylvania, Preceded by ...
Peter Muhlenberg | |
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United States Senator from Pennsylvania | |
In office March 4, 1801 – June 30, 1801 | |
Preceded by | William Bingham |
Succeeded by | George Logan |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1799 – March 4, 1801 | |
Preceded by | John Chapman |
Succeeded by | Isaac Van Horne |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1793 – March 4, 1795 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
In office March 4, 1789 – March 4, 1791 | |
Preceded by | Constituency established |
Succeeded by | Constituency abolished |
8th Vice-President of Pennsylvania | |
In office October 31, 1787 – October 14, 1788 | |
President | Benjamin Franklin |
Preceded by | Charles Biddle |
Succeeded by | David Redick |
Personal details | |
Born | John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg (1746-10-01)October 1, 1746 Trappe, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | October 1, 1807(1807-10-01) (aged 61) Grays Ferry, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Relations | Muhlenberg family Conrad Weiser (maternal grandfather) |
Profession | Minister, Politician, Soldier |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Continental Army |
Years of service | 1776–1783 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | 8th Virginia Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War • Battle of Brandywine • Battle of Germantown • Battle of Monmouth • Siege of Yorktown |
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