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Robert Robert Livingston, also called The Judge (August 1718 – December 9, 1775), was a prominent colonial American politician, and a leading Whig in New York in the years leading up to the American Revolution.
Aug 11, 2023 · August 1718–December 9, 1775 — Referred to as "The Judge" Robert R. Livingston, "The Judge," was a politician and judge from New York. He participated in the Stamp Act Congress in 1765. Judge Robert R. Livingston was a prominent merchant and politician from New York.
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Mar 22, 2024 · Robert R. Livingston was an early American leader who served as a delegate to the Continental Congress, first secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (1781–83), and minister to France (1801–04). Born into a wealthy and influential New York family, Livingston was admitted to the bar in 1770.
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Chancellor of New York. On July 30, 1777, Livingston became the first chancellor of New York, which was then the highest judicial officer in the state. Concurrently, he served from 1781 to 1783 as the first United States Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Articles of Confederation.
Mar 22, 2024 · In 1686 he secured a patent raising his landholdings to the status of a manor (Livingston Manor). He also became prominent in New York politics, serving as secretary for Indian affairs (1696–1721), member of the governor’s council (1698–1702), and as a member (1709–26) and the speaker (1718–25) of New York’s provincial assembly.
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1718–1775. Philip Livingston. 1720–1768. Sources (4) Robbert Levingston, "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962" Robert Livingston, "Find A Grave Index" Robberd Livingston in entry for Robert Livingston, "New York, Births and Christenings, 1640-1962" View All. Spouse and Children. Robert Livingston. Margaret Howarden. Marriage. Children (2)
Jun 11, 2018 · Livingston was elected to the Continental Congress in 1775. He was soon appointed to the committee charged with drafting a declaration of independence, with roger sherman, benjamin franklin, john adams, and thomas jefferson.
