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| Affiliation | Federalist |
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| Name | Rawlins Lowndes |
| Address |
, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
January 00, 1721
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| Died | August 24, 1800
(79 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | Joshua L.
Oct 26, 2003 08:17pm |
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| Info | Political Party: No party affiliation
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Born
January, 1721 at St. Kitts, British West Indies
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Education
Studied law in Charleston
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Occupation
Lawyer
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Died: August 24, 1800 in Charleston, SC
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Buried:
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1778-1779
President Lowndes approved the changes to the state constitution that changed the title of South Carolina's chief executive's office from president to governor, although he was called "president" until the end of his term - March 19, 1778
The new constitution also disestablished the Church of England in South Carolina, deprived the state's chief executive of the power to veto, and created a popularly elected Senate - March 19, 1778
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Other Government Positions
Provost-Marshall - 1742-1752
South Carolina Senate
South Carolina House of Representatives - 1783-1790
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
Lowndes authored a resolution to erect a statue of William Pitt in Charleston - 1766
Lowndes opposed ratification of the US Constitution - 1788
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