William Blount
American politician and founding father
Born
March 26th, 1749
276 years ago
Died
1800
225 years ago — 51 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787. Became the first governor of the Southwest Territory in 1790, overseeing its development and organization. Played a significant role in early American politics and was a signatory of the U.S. Constitution. Helped establish the city of Knoxville, Tennessee. His career ended with impeachment in 1797, marking a significant event in early U.S. political history.
Served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention
First governor of the Southwest Territory
Signatory of the U.S. Constitution
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