Aedanus Burke (16 June1743 - 30 March1802) was an Americanpolitician. He was born in Ireland in 1743, but immigrated to the United States and fought in the South Carolinamilitia during the American Revolutionary War. From 1778 until 1785 Burke was a judge of the South Carolina circuit court, spending much of time fighting the occupying British forces. He also served in the state legislature from 1779 to 1988. June 16 is the 167th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (168th in leap years), with 198 days remaining. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... March 30 is the 89th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (90th in Leap years). ... --69. ... A politician is an individual involved in politics. ... // Events February 14 - Henry Pelham becomes British Prime Minister February 21 - - The premiere in London of George Frideric Handels oratorio, Samson. ... State nickname: Palmetto State Official languages English Capital Columbia Largest city Columbia Governor Mark Sanford (R) Senators Lindsey Graham (R) Jim DeMint (R) Area - Total - % water Ranked 40th 82,965 km² 6 Population - Total (2000) - Density Ranked 26th 4,012,012 51. ... A militia is a group of citizens organized to provide paramilitary service. ... Combatants American Revolutionaries, France, allies British Empire, allies Commanders George Washington Comte de Rochambeau Nathanael Greene William Howe Henry Clinton Charles Cornwallis Strength {{{strength1}}} {{{strength2}}} Casualties {{{casualties1}}} {{{casualties2}}} The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence was the military side of the American Revolution. ... 1778 was a common year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... 1785 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... A judge or justice is an official who presides over a court. ... 1779 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on a Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Though opposing the United States Constitution as a member of South Carolina's ratification convention, Burke served in the new federal government as a U.S. Representative in the First United States Congress. He did not run for re-election, preferring to remain a judge in his home state. He served on the courts of equity until his death in 1802. The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. ... The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. ... It has been suggested that List of members of the first U.S. Senate be merged into this article or section. ... --69. ...
From 1778 until 1785Burke was a judge of the South Carolina circuit court, spending much of time fighting the occupying British forces.
Though opposing the United States Constitution as a member of South Carolina's ratification convention, Burke served in the new federal government as a U.S. Representative in the First United States Congress.
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