Beverley Randolph
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For the United States Navy aviator, see Beverley Randolph (aviator). For the educator, see Beverley Randolph Mason.
Beverley Randolph (1754 – February 7, 1797) was an American politician from Virginia. From 1788 to 1791, he served as the eighth Governor of Virginia.
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Beverley Randolph | |
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8th Governor of Virginia | |
In office December 1, 1788 – December 1, 1791 | |
Preceded by | Edmund Randolph |
Succeeded by | Henry Lee III |
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Born | 1754 (1754) Henrico County, Colony of Virginia, British America |
Died | (aged 42–43) Cumberland County, Virginia, U.S. |
Resting place | Westview Cemetery, Farmville, Virginia, U.S. |
Spouse |
Martha Cocke (m. 1775) |
Relatives | William Randolph II (grandfather) |
Alma mater | The College of William and Mary |
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