Ralph Izard

Ralph Izard (January 23, 1741/1742 – May 30, 1804) was a U.S. politician. He served as President pro tempore of the United States Senate in 1794.

This article is about the U.S. Congressman. For his son, who distinguished himself at the burning of the Philadelphia at Tripoli, see Ralph Izard (naval officer).
Not to be confused with Ralph Izzard.
Ralph Izard
Ralph Izard, 1793, by John Trumbull
President pro tempore of the United States Senate
In office
May 31, 1794 – November 9, 1794
Preceded byJohn Langdon
Succeeded byHenry Tazewell
United States Senator
from South Carolina
In office
March 4, 1789 – March 4, 1795
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byJacob Read
Delegate from South Carolina to the Congress of the Confederation
In office
November 4, 1782 – November 1, 1783
Personal details
BornJanuary 23, 1741 / 1742
near Charleston, South Carolina
DiedMay 30, 1804 (aged 62–63)
near Charleston, South Carolina
Political partyPro-Administration
SpouseAlice De Lancey Izard
ChildrenHenry Izard
Ralph Izard
George Izard
Charlotte Izard
Alma materTrinity Hall, Cambridge
ProfessionPlanter
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