Charles Cotesworth Pinckney 1746 – 1825

Biography

Charles Cotesworth Pinckney was born on February 25, 1746, in Charleston, South Carolina, during a formative period in American colonial history. He spent his life in Charleston, the city of his birth, where he would become a prominent figure in the young nation’s political landscape. His long life spanned from the heart of the colonial era through the establishment and early development of the United States as an independent republic.

Throughout his career, Pinckney devoted himself to public service and the political affairs of his state and country. His contributions to American political life reflected the values and concerns of his era, and he maintained deep roots in Charleston throughout his lifetime. He witnessed and participated in some of the most significant events that shaped the nation’s early years.

Pinckney lived a full life, passing away on August 16, 1825, at the age of seventy-nine, still in his beloved Charleston. He was laid to rest at St. Michael’s Churchyard, where he remains among the many notable figures of South Carolina’s history. His long residence in Charleston and his dedication to public service left a lasting mark on the community and the nation he served.