Francis Hopkinson

U.S. Congressperson

1737 – 1791

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Who was Francis Hopkinson?

Francis Hopkinson, an American author, was one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. He later served as a federal judge in Pennsylvania. He played a key role in the design of the first American flag.

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Born
Oct 2, 1737
Philadelphia
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  • United States of America
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Education
  • The Academy and College of Philadelphia
  • University of Pennsylvania
Died
May 9, 1791
Philadelphia

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on July 23, 2013

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