People Who Died in 1809
Philemon Dickinson
American lawyer and politician
Born
April 5th, 1739 286 years ago
Died
1809 216 years ago — 70 years old
Born in 1739, played a significant role in the early political landscape of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and participated in important discussions regarding independence. Elected as a senator in New Jersey after the Revolutionary War, contributed to the formation of state policies and governance during a formative period in American history.
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