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John Langdon (June 26, 1741 – September 18, 1819) was an American politician and Founding Father from New Hampshire. He served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention, signed the United States Constitution, and was one of the first two United States senators from New Hampshire.
Jun 22, 2024 · John Langdon (born June 26, 1741, Portsmouth, N.H., U.S.—died Sept. 18, 1819, Portsmouth) was a state legislator, governor, and U.S. senator during the Revolutionary and early national period (1775–1812).
John Langdon, who represented New Hampshire at the Constitutional Convention, was a wealthy international trader. Thrust by his widespread commercial interests into the forefront of the Patriot...
Langdon later led a detachment of troops during the Rhode Island campaign, but found his major outlet in politics. He was speaker of the New Hampshire legislature from 1777 to 1781. In 1777, meantime, he had married Elizabeth Sherburne, who was to give birth to one daughter.
Dec 19, 2018 · Langdon, a vigorous supporter of the Revolution, sat on the New Hampshire committee of correspondence and a nonimportation committee. He also attended various patriot assemblies. In 1774 he participated in the seizure and confiscation of British munitions from the Portsmouth fort.
Dec 22, 2019 · Congress Hall. Second Continental Congress. Birth: June 26, 1741. Death: September 18, 1819 (age 78) Colony: New Hampshire. Occupation: Merchant, Sailor, Politician.
JOHN LANGDON, a four-term governor (then called president) of New Hampshire, was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on June 26, 1741. His education was limited and attained at the Hale Latin Grammar School. Before entering into politics, he worked as a sea captain and merchant.
