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Born
He was born in Charleston, Province of South Carolina -
American Revolutionary War
He volunteered for military service as a regular officer in the Continental Army. Rasied and lead the 1st South Carolina Regiment. -
Seize British East Florida Attempt
Pinckey and his regiment took part in the failed attempt to seize British East Florida -
Major General
He was promoted to Major General during his service in the South Carolina militia -
Constitutional Convention
Represented South Carolina at the Constitutional Convention -
US Constitution
Played a big role in ratifying the Federal Constitution -
South Carolina Constitution
Played a big role in framing this. -
Ambassador to France
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Credentials Refused
When Pinckey was appointed ambassador of France, the directory said that no ambassador would accepeted until the crisis was solved -
Presidental Election
The Federalist Candadite for Vice President -
Presidental Election
Was defeated by Jefferson by a landslide -
Death
Pinckney died on this day