Cyrus Griffin
American politician and judge, Continental Congress
Born
Died
1810
215 years ago — 62 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 16th President of the Continental Congress from 1788 to 1789. Practiced law in Virginia and focused on public service. Helped draft the Virginia Constitution. Appointed as a federal judge for the District of Virginia after the ratification of the United States Constitution. Played a significant role in the early governance of the United States.
Presided over the Continental Congress
Drafted Virginia's Constitution
Served as a federal judge
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