Francis Hopkinson
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Francis Hopkinson (October 2,[Note 1] 1737 ā May 9, 1791) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, author, and composer.[1] He designed Continental paper money and two early versions of flags, one for the United States and one for the United States Navy.[2][3] He was a signer of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776 as a delegate from New Jersey.[1]
Quick Facts Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Pennsylvania, Appointed by ...
Francis Hopkinson | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Pennsylvania | |
In office September 26, 1789 ā May 9, 1791 | |
Appointed by | George Washington |
Preceded by | Seat established by 1 Stat. 73 |
Succeeded by | William Lewis |
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Born | (1737-10-02)October 2, 1737 Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | May 9, 1791(1791-05-09) (aged 53) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Christ Church Burial Ground Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Children | Joseph Hopkinson |
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Relatives | James Johnson |
Education | University of Pennsylvania (A.B., A.M.) |
Awards | Magellanic Premium (1790) |
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Hopkinson served in various roles in the early United States government including as a member of the Second Continental Congress and as a member of the Navy Board. He became the first federal judge of the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on September 30, 1789.[4]