John A. Treutlen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John A. Treutlen

American politician

Date of Birth: 16-Jan-1734

Place of Birth: Kürnbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 01-Mar-1782

Profession: politician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

John Adam Treutlen, born Hans Adam Treuettlen (January 16, 1734 – March 1, 1782), arrived in Colonial America as an indentured servant and rose to become a wealthy merchant and landowner.
He was a leader in Georgia during the American Revolution and helped write Georgia's first constitution.
In 1777, he was elected Georgia's first (post-British) governor.
He was one of Georgia's few governors to die by violence.
Although much of his life has been surrounded by mystery and controversy, more details have emerged in recent years.