Archibald Bulloch (may 1, 1776 – mar 4, 1777)
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Archibald Bulloch was a prominent patriot leader in Georgia during the American Revolution and became the state's first chief executive, serving as President and Commander-in-Chief of Georgia in 1776. He was a close ally of John Adams and a member of the Continental Congress, Bulloch played a key role in rallying support for independence. His leadership helped lay the foundation for Georgia's revolutionary government, but he died unexpectedly in 1777 before the new state constitution was completed.Sources:
https://www.nga.org/governor/archibald-bulloch/
https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/archibald-bulloch-1730-1777/
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Date:
may 1, 1776
mar 4, 1777
~ 10 months