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Francis Hopkinson (October 2, [Note 1] 1737 – May 9, 1791) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, jurist, author, and composer. [1] He designed Continental paper money and two early versions of flags, one for the United States and one for the United States Navy.
Abogado, profesor y músico. Francis Hopkinson ( Filadelfia, 21 de septiembre de 1737- ibíd., 9 de mayo de 1791) fue un político estadounidense y uno de los firmantes de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos como delegado de Nueva Jersey. Luego se desempeñó como juez federal en Pensilvania.
- William Lewis
13 de mar. de 2024 · Francis Hopkinson was an American lawyer, musician, author, member of the Continental Congress, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. He is also credited with designing the seals for various federal departments and contributing to the design of the first American flag.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
10 de abr. de 2024 · Francis Hopkinson is important to United States history due to his support of the Patriot Cause and his service in the Continental Congress, where he signed the Declaration of Independence. He is widely believed to have been responsible for the design of the American Flag.
- Randal Rust
Francis Hopkinson fue un político estadounidense y uno de los firmantes de la Declaración de Independencia de los Estados Unidos como delegado de Nueva Jersey. Luego se desempeñó como juez federal en Pensilvania. Se le atribuye el diseño de la primera bandera de ese país.
Francis Hopkinson served as a trustee of the College and Academy of Philadelphia from 1778 to 1791, acting as treasurer of the board in 1779. Because of his position as Pennsylvania Judge of the Admiralty, he also served 1779 until 1789 as an ex officio trustee of the University of the State of Pennsylvania, as the college was chartered by the new state government during the revolution.
The Bull-Finchis a songster in the collection of the Washington Library once owned by George and Martha Washington. Learn More. A lawyer, statesman, judge, scientist, and inventor, Francis Hopkinson was intimately involved in shaping and reporting upon America's pre-Revolutionary, Revolutionary and Constitutional eras.
