Cyrus Griffin

American politician and judge, Continental Congress

Cyrus Griffin - American politician and judge, Continental Congress
Born

July 16th, 1748
276 years ago

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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