Philip Van Cortlandt
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Philip Van Cortlandt (August 21, 1749 – November 21, 1831) was an American surveyor, landowner, and politician from Westchester County, New York.
During the Revolutionary War, Colonel Cortlandt commanded the 2nd New York Regiment in the Continental Army. He served in both houses of the New York State Legislature and represented New York in the United States House of Representatives from 1793 until 1809.
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| Preceded by Egbert Benson |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 3rd congressional district 1793 - 1803 |
Succeeded by Samuel Latham Mitchill |
| Preceded by Lucas Elmendorf |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 4th congressional district 1803 - 1809 |
Succeeded by James Emott |
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- 1749 births
- 1831 deaths
- Continental Army officers from New York
- American people of Dutch descent
- Members of the New York State Assembly
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from New York
- New York State Senators
- People from Westchester County, New York
- Van Cortlandt family
- New York Democratic-Republicans
- New York United States Representative stubs
