Edmund Randolph was an American statesman and a key figure in the early years of the United States. Born in 1753 in Virginia, he served as the first Attorney General of the United States from 1789 to 1794. Randolph was also a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 1787, where he proposed the Virginia Plan, which laid the groundwork for the structure of the new government. In addition to his role as Attorney General, Randolph served as the Governor of Virginia and was involved in various political and legal matters throughout his career. He was known for his strong advocacy of a federal government and played a significant role in shaping the nation's early legal framework.