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John Dickinson (November 13, [O.S. November 2] 1732 – February 14, 1808), a Founding Father of the United States, was an attorney and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware.
John Dickinson (born November 8, 1732, Talbot county, Maryland [U.S.]—died February 14, 1808, Wilmington, Delaware, U.S.) was an American statesman often referred to as the “penman of the Revolution.”
Apr 2, 2014 · John Dickinson was a Founding Father of the United States of America who was known as the "Penman of the Revolution." He won fame in 1767 as the author of "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania,...
Jan 29, 2024 · John Dickinson was a Founding Father who opposed the Revolution and refused to sign the Declaration of Independence. He wrote influential letters, edited the Olive Branch Petition, drafted the Articles of Confederation, and attended the Constitutional Convention.
Jun 3, 2010 · John Dickinson was a prominent leader of colonial resistance against Britain, but he opposed declaring independence in 1776. He feared the risks of war and the benefits of remaining loyal subjects of the king.
John Dickinson was a lawyer, politician, and writer who opposed American independence from Britain. He drafted the Resolutions of the Stamp Act Congress, the Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms, and the Articles of Confederation.
Oct 15, 2021 · Learn about John Dickinson, the "Penman of the Revolution", who opposed independence from Britain but supported the rights of the colonists. Explore his life, career, writings, and contradictions as a slaveholder and abolitionist.
