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Apr 29, 2024 · Patrick Henry (born May 29 [May 18, Old Style], 1736, Studley [Virginia]—died June 6, 1799, Red Hill, near Brookneal, Virginia, U.S.) was a brilliant orator and a major figure of the American Revolution, perhaps best known for his words “Give me liberty or give me death!” which he delivered in 1775. He was independent Virginia’s first ...
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May 7, 2024 · Patrick Henry played an integral role in America’s fight for independence. However, he was also a staunch opponent of the U.S. Constitution and one of the country’s most vocal Antifederalists. Early Life. After failing as a planter and a merchant, Henry eventually found success as a lawyer and a politician.
May 17, 2024 · Patrick Henry by George Bagby Matthews. May 29, 1736 – June 6, 1799. Patrick Henry was a spokesman in favor of independence before the American Revolution. He is famous for his speech where he said "Give me Liberty or Give me Death!". He was also leader of the Anti-Federalists during the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention in 1787.
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May 1, 2024 · At the outbreak of the American Revolution, Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry were part of the young cabal of Virginia legislators who rallied support for the coming conflict; Henry, the senior of the two, was idolized by Jefferson, who rhapsodized that Henry seemed to “speak as Homer wrote.”
5 days ago · A Virginia Patriot Speaks Out Against Ratification of the Constitution. Patrick Henry was a Virginia patriot best known for his "Give me liberty or give me death!" speech on the eve of the Revolutionary War. He was also known as one of the most radical advocates of republican government.
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Apr 30, 2024 · patrick henry (May 29, 1736 [O.S. May 18, 1736] – June 6, 1799) was an American politician, planter and orator who declared to the Second Virginia Convention (1775): "Give me liberty, or give me death!" A Founding Father, he served as the first and sixth post-colonial Governor of Virginia, from 1776 to 1779 and from 1784 to 1786.
16 hours ago · Patrick Henry, gifted orator, known for his famous quote, "Give me liberty, or give me death!", served in the First Continental Congress in 1774 and briefly in the Second Congress in 1775 before returning to Virginia to lead its militia. He then completed terms as the first and sixth governor of Virginia, 1776–1779 and 1784–1786.
