| Full Name |
George Wythe |
| Date of Birth |
3 December 1726 |
| Place of Birth |
Elizabeth City County, Colony of Virginia |
| Date of Death |
8 June 1806 |
| Place of Death |
Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Self-taught in law, briefly attended The College of William & Mary |
| Profession |
Lawyer, Judge, Professor of Law, Politician |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1746 - 1806 |
| Brief Information |
George Wythe was a notable American lawyer, judge, and professor, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. He served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention but resigned before signing the final document. Wythe is recognized as the first law professor in the United States, having taught at the College of William & Mary, where he notably mentored future President Thomas Jefferson. |