Richard Bland
U.S. Congressperson
1710 – 1776
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Who was Richard Bland?
Richard Bland, sometimes referred to as Richard Bland II or Richard Bland of Jordan's Point, was an American planter and statesman from Virginia and a cousin of Thomas Jefferson. He served for many terms in the House of Burgesses, and was a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1774 and 1775.
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- Born
- May 6, 1710
Williamsburg - Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Edinburgh
- College of William and Mary
- Lived in
- Virginia
- Died
- Oct 26, 1776
Williamsburg
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on July 23, 2013
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