Pinckney
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Charles, 1757–1824, American Revolutionary leader and politician: senator 1798–1801.
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Charles Cotesworth 1746–1825, and his brother Thomas, 1750–1828, American patriots and statesmen.
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Charles. 1757–1824, US statesman, who was a leading member of the convention that framed the US Constitution (1787)
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his cousin, Charles Cotesworth. 1746–1825, US soldier, statesman, and diplomat, who also served at the Constitutional Convention
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his brother, Thomas. 1750–1828, US soldier and politician. He was US minister to Britain (1792–96) and special envoy to Spain (1795–96)
Example Sentences
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Murdaugh acknowledged taking most of a $309,000 settlement and than an additional $89,000 payment after Pinckney died in a nursing home.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 27, 2023
The victims included the senior pastor, Clementa Pinckney.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 31, 2023
The dead included the Rev. Clementa Pinckney, a Democratic state senator and pastor at the church.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2023
The team is led by second-team All-SEC outfielder Andrew Pinckney, leading hitter Tommy Seidl and top starter Holman.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
The underlying assumption of this position was most openly acknowledged by Charles Cotesworth Pinckney of South Carolina—namely, that “South Carolina and Georgia cannot do without slaves.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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