John Randolph (loyalist)
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John Randolph (1727 – January 31, 1784) was an American lawyer and politician from Williamsburg in the British colony of Virginia. He served as king's attorney for Virginia from 1766 until he left for Britain at the outset of the American Revolution.[1]
Quick Facts Mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia, Preceded by ...
John Randolph | |
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Mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia | |
In office 1755–1756 | |
Preceded by | George Gilmer |
Succeeded by | John Prentis |
Mayor of Williamsburg, Virginia | |
In office 1771–1772 | |
Preceded by | James Blair, Jr. |
Succeeded by | Thomas Everard |
Personal details | |
Born | 1727 Williamsburg, Colony of Virginia |
Died | (1784-01-31)January 31, 1784 (aged 57) Brompton, London, England |
Resting place | College of William and Mary |
Children | Edmund Randolph |
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Relatives | Peyton Randolph (brother) |
Occupation | Lawyer, politician |
Known for | American Loyalist |
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