Abraham Baldwin

1754–1807 (age 53)

politician

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Biography

Abraham Baldwin was a statesman and founding father who signed the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention of 1787. He represented Georgia in the U.S. Senate and played a vital role in shaping the nation's early governance. Beyond his political achievements, Baldwin founded the University of Georgia and served as its first president, leaving a lasting legacy in American education and democratic institutions.