George Clymer
American Founding Father and politician (1739–1813) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other uses, see George Clymer (disambiguation).
George Clymer (March 16, 1739 – January 23, 1813) was an American politician, abolitionist and Founding Father of the United States, one of only six founders who signed both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.[1][2] Clymer was among the earliest patriots to advocate for complete independence from Britain.[3] He attended the Continental Congress and served in political office until the end of his life. He was a Framer of the Constitution where he attempted unsuccessfully to regulate the importation of slaves. Clymer was himself a minor slave owner, at least briefly when seven years old through inheritance.
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George Clymer | |
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Born | (1739-03-16)March 16, 1739 |
Died | January 23, 1813(1813-01-23) (aged 73) |
Resting place | Friends Burying Ground Trenton, New Jersey |
Known for | Founding Father of the United States |
Spouse |
Elizabeth Meredith (m. 1765) |
Children | 10 |
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