Alexander Martin
Alexander Martin (October 17, 1740 – November 2, 1807) was a Founding Father of the United States, framer of the U.S. Constitution, fourth and seventh Governor of North Carolina, and an infantry officer in the American Revolutionary War. In private life, Martin was a lawyer, merchant, planter, and slave owner.
Alexander Martin | |
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| United States Senator from North Carolina | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – March 4, 1799 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Jesse Franklin |
| 4th & 7th Governor of North Carolina | |
| In office April 22, 1782 – May 13, 1785 December 17, 1789 – December 14, 1792 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Burke Samuel Johnston |
| Succeeded by | Richard Caswell Richard Dobbs Spaight |
| Member of the North Carolina Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 17, 1740 Hunterdon County, New Jersey, British America |
| Died | November 2, 1807 (aged 67) Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States |
| Political party | Anti-Administration Party |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | Continental Army |
| Years of service | 1775–1777 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 2nd North Carolina Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Revolutionary War |
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