Francis Hopkinson

American judge and politician

Francis Hopkinson - American judge and politician
Born

1737
288 years ago

Died

May 9th, 1791
233 years ago — 54 years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

United States

Links & References

Served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and signed the Declaration of Independence. Contributed to the establishment of the United States as a nation. Appointed as a judge of the Admiralty for Pennsylvania. Played a key role in various legislative duties in the early years of American governance.

Signed the Declaration of Independence

Served as a Pennsylvania judge

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