Francis Hopkinson
American judge and politician
Born
1737
289 years ago
Died
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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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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