Thomas Pinckney
1750–1828 (age 78)
Diplomat/Military Officer
Biography
Thomas Pinckney served his country with distinction as both a diplomat and military officer during the formative years of the American republic. His career encompassed significant service to the nation during the Revolutionary War and the subsequent period of national development and international relations.
Pinckney's contributions to American diplomacy and military affairs left a lasting mark on the young nation's history. His burial at St. Philip's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Charleston reflects his prominence and the respect accorded to his memory by his community.