Alexander Gillon
Alexander Gillon | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1793 – October 6, 1794 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Tudor Tucker |
| Succeeded by | Robert Goodloe Harper |
| 13th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 26, 1789 – February 15, 1791 | |
| Governor | Charles Pinckney |
| Preceded by | Thomas Gadsden |
| Succeeded by | Isaac Holmes |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from St. Philip and St. Michael's Parish | |
| In office March 26, 1776 – October 20, 1776 | |
| Member of the South Carolina Provincial Congress from St. Philip and St. Michael's Parish | |
| In office November 8, 1775 – March 26, 1776 | |
| Preceded by | George Gabriel Powell |
| Succeeded by | Position abolished |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 13, 1741 Rotterdam, Dutch Republic |
| Died | October 6, 1794 (aged 53) Orangeburg District, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Resting place | Calhoun County, South Carolina |
| Political party | Anti-Administration |
| Profession | sailor, planter |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | South Carolina Navy |
| Years of service | 1778–1782 |
| Rank | Commodore |
| Battles/wars | American Revolutionary War |
Alexander Gillon (August 13, 1741 – October 6, 1794) was an American sea captain, merchant, politician, and military officer. He represented South Carolina in the United States House of Representatives in 1793 and 1794.