Caesar Rodney
American politician and soldier
Born
October 7th, 1728
296 years ago
Died
June 26th, 1784
240 years ago — 55 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Signed the Declaration of Independence
Served as Governor of Delaware
Acted as a delegate to the Continental Congress
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