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Charles Cotesworth Pinckey

  • Born

    He was born in Charleston, Province of South Carolina
  • American Revolutionary War

    He volunteered for military service as a regular officer in the Continental Army. Rasied and lead the 1st South Carolina Regiment.
  • Seize British East Florida Attempt

    Pinckey and his regiment took part in the failed attempt to seize British East Florida
  • Major General

    He was promoted to Major General during his service in the South Carolina militia
  • Constitutional Convention

    Represented South Carolina at the Constitutional Convention
  • US Constitution

    Played a big role in ratifying the Federal Constitution
  • South Carolina Constitution

    Played a big role in framing this.
  • Ambassador to France

  • Credentials Refused

    When Pinckey was appointed ambassador of France, the directory said that no ambassador would accepeted until the crisis was solved
  • Presidental Election

    The Federalist Candadite for Vice President
  • Presidental Election

    Was defeated by Jefferson by a landslide
  • Death

    Pinckney died on this day