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He was born in Charleston, Province of South Carolina
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He volunteered for military service as a regular officer in the Continental Army. Rasied and lead the 1st South Carolina Regiment.
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Pinckey and his regiment took part in the failed attempt to seize British East Florida
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He was promoted to Major General during his service in the South Carolina militia
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Represented South Carolina at the Constitutional Convention
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Played a big role in ratifying the Federal Constitution
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Played a big role in framing this.
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When Pinckey was appointed ambassador of France, the directory said that no ambassador would accepeted until the crisis was solved
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The Federalist Candadite for Vice President
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Was defeated by Jefferson by a landslide
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Pinckney died on this day