John Dickinson

Profession: Founding Father of the United States

Nationality:

Biography: Known as the "Penman of the Revolution" for his 12 "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania".

Dickinson was also a militia officer during the American Revolution, President of Delaware, and President of Pennsylvania.

Born: November 13, 1732
Birthplace: Talbot County, Maryland, USA
Star Sign: Scorpio

Died: February 14, 1808 (aged 75)

Articles and Photos

Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
First pamphlet printing of the US Continental Congress' Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
July 6, 1775
Constitution of the United States
Page one of the original copy of the Constitution of the United States
September 17, 1787

Married Life

1770-07-19 Founding Father of the United States John Dickinson (37) weds land and estate owner Mary Norris (30) in a civil ceremony

Historical Events

1775-07-06 Congress issues a "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson, it lists American grievances but denies any intent to be independent
1776-07-02 At the Continental Congress, John Dickinson abstains from the votes that declare independence
1779-01-18 John Dickinson is appointed a delegate for Delaware to the Continental Congress

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John Dickinson

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Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms

Constitution of the United States

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