Quick Facts About John Rutledge
- Born
- September 17, 1739
- Died
- July 23, 1800
- Nationality
- United States
- Profession
- Judge
- Notable works
- A defence against calumny, or, Haman in the shape of Christopher Ellery, Esq., hung upon his own gallows
- Spouse
- Elizabeth Grimké Rutledge
About John Rutledge
John Rutledge Jr. was an American Founding Father, politician, and jurist who served as one of the original associate justices of the Supreme Court and the second chief justice of the United States. Additionally, he served as the first president of South Carolina and later as its first governor after the Declaration of Independence was signed.
Biography source:
Wikipedia
