Thomas Wharton Jr.

Politician

1735 – 1778

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Who was Thomas Wharton Jr.?

Thomas Wharton Jr. was a Pennsylvania merchant and politician of the Revolutionary era. He served as the first President of Pennsylvania following the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.

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Born
1735
Chester County
Also known as
  • Thomas Wharton
Religion
  • Episcopal Church
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Pennsylvania
  • Philadelphia
  • Montgomery County
Died
May 23, 1778
Lancaster

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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