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Egbert Benson

1746 – 1833

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Wikipedia Summary

Egbert Benson was an American lawyer, jurist, politician and Founding Father who represented New York State in the Continental Congress, Annapolis Convention, and United States House of Representatives. He served as a member of the New York constitutional convention in 1788 which ratified the United States Constitution. He also served as the first attorney general of New York, chief justice of the New York Supreme Court, and as the chief United States circuit judge of the United States circuit court for the second circuit.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
June 21, 1746
Date of death
August 24, 1833
Field and occupation
americký politik
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