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Thomas Fitzsimons (October 1741 – August 26, 1811) was an Irish-born American Founding Father, merchant, banker, and politician. A resident of Philadelphia, Fitzsimons represented Pennsylvania in the Continental Congress, was a delegate to Constitutional Convention, and served in U.S. Congress.
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- Constitutional Convention
Thomas Fitzsimons immigrated to Pennsylvania from Ireland at the age of 19 seeking the freedom to practice Catholicism. He soon married and began a mercantile business. Although his business found quick success, it ran into difficulties when the Stamp Act was passed. Fitzsimons joined the angry colonists in protesting Parliament. As British regulat...
During the Revolutionary War, Fitzsimons served as a Captain in the militia. He saw limited action across New Jersey. Additionally, Fitzsimons assisted in the creation and operation of the Pennsylvania Navy. As the War drew to a close, Thomas was a representative in the Pennsylvania House as well as a delegate to the Continental Congress. Eventuall...
Fitzsimons was a passive member of the Constitutional Convention. Though he did not contribute much to the debates, he was a supporter of a strong federal government. At the time, Catholics were looked down upon by much of society. They were viewed as ‘other.’ When Fitzsimons signed the Constitution, he was one of only two Catholics to do so. Altho...
29 de jul. de 2004 · Fitzsimons, one of several foreign born signers and one of two Roman Catholics, was a fervent Revolutionary and later a zealous supporter of the Federalist Party. His career also embraced business, where he achieved his greatest success and eminence.
31 de dic. de 2019 · Thomas Fitzsimons was one of seven immigrants (who were not born in the American Colonies) to sign the United States Constitution. Fitzsimmons immigrated to Philadelphia in 1760 with his father who died shortly after their arrival.
17 de jun. de 2022 · Los estados originales, excepto Rhode Island, juntos asignaron a 70 personas para formar parte de la Convención Constitucional. Muchos de estos rechazaron o no pudieron asistir, entre ellos: Richard Henry Lee, Patrick Henry, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Samuel Adams, y John Hancock.
Thomas Fitzsimons, who represented Pennsylvania in the Constitutional Convention, viewed government as a logical extension of the relationship that existed among families, ethnic communities,...
Thomas Fitzsimons, one of two Catholics to sign the U.S. Constitution, represented Pennsylvania at the Constitutional Convention. He went on to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives for three terms.
