John Milledge
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John Milledge (1757 – February 9, 1818) was an American politician. He fought in the American Revolution and later served as United States Representative, 26th Governor of Georgia, and United States Senator.[1] Milledge was a founder of Athens, Georgia, and the University of Georgia. From January to May 1809, Milledge served briefly as President pro tempore of the United States Senate.
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John Milledge | |
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President pro tempore of the United States Senate | |
In office January 30, 1809 – May 21, 1809 | |
Preceded by | Stephen R. Bradley |
Succeeded by | Andrew Gregg |
United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office June 19, 1806 – November 14, 1809 | |
Preceded by | James Jackson |
Succeeded by | Charles Tait |
26th Governor of Georgia | |
In office November 4, 1802 – September 23, 1806 | |
Preceded by | Josiah Tattnall |
Succeeded by | Jared Irwin |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's at-large district | |
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1799 | |
Preceded by | Thomas P. Carnes |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Taliaferro |
In office March 4, 1801 – May 1802 | |
Preceded by | James Jones |
Succeeded by | Peter Early |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 1st district | |
In office November 22, 1792 – March 3, 1793 | |
Preceded by | Anthony Wayne |
Succeeded by | None, seat eliminated |
4th Attorney General of Georgia | |
In office 1780–1781 | |
Preceded by | Williams Stephens |
Succeeded by | Samuel Stirk |
Personal details | |
Born | 1757 (1757) Savannah, Province of Georgia, British America |
Died | (aged 60–61) Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Georgia Militia |
Rank | Colonel |
Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
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