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Born October 26, 1757 • Charleston • South Carolina
Died October 29, 1824 (aged 67) • Charleston • South Carolina
Title / Office United States Senate (1798-1801), United States • Continental Congress (1784-1787), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic-Republican Party • Federalist Party
Role In Constitutional Convention • Louisiana Purchase

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