William Duer

U.S. Congressperson

1743 – 1799

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Who was William Duer?

William Duer was a British-born American lawyer, developer, and speculator from New York City. A Federalist, Duer wrote in support of ratifying the United States Constitution as "Philo-Publius." He had earlier served in the Continental Congress and the convention that framed the New York Constitution. In 1778, he signed the United States Articles of Confederation.

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Born
Mar 18, 1743
England
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Died
May 7, 1799

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on July 23, 2013

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