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Egbert Benson

American politician (1746-1833) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 87

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.

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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.

Country
United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1746 to 1833 · aged 87