Caleb Strong
American lawyer and 6th Governor of Massachusetts
Born
January 9th, 1745
280 years ago
Died
1819
206 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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A prominent lawyer and politician, served as the 6th Governor of Massachusetts from 1800 to 1807 and again from 1812 to 1813. Played a key role in the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention in 1780. Participated in the debates surrounding the ratification of the United States Constitution. Had a significant influence on the state's early political landscape during the formative years of the United States.
Served as Governor of Massachusetts during two non-consecutive terms
Participated in the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention
Contributed to the debates on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
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