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John Dickinson
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John Dickinson (1732–1808) was an American lawyer, politician, writer, and jurist. Born in Talbot County and a resident of Kent County, he was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party and a Quaker. He participated in the American Revolutionary War and held the position of president. Dickinson was a citizen of both the United States and the Kingdom of Great Britain.
His notable works include *Letters from a farmer in Pennsylvania, to the inhabitants of the British colonies*, *The Farmer's and Monitor's letters, to the inhabitants of the British colonies*, *Empire and nation*, and *A reply to a piece called The speech of Joseph Galloway, Esq*. He wrote in English and had a sibling named Philemon Dickinson. Dickinson died in Wilmington on February 14, 1808. His archives are held at the New York Public Library Main Branch.
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Person · Open Library
- Born
- 1732
- Died
- 1808
- Works
- 54
Top works
- Letters from a farmer in Pennsylvania, to the inhabitants of the British colonies
- Lettres d'un fermier de Pensylvanie aux habitans de l'Amérique septentrionale
- The political writings of the late John Dickinson, formerly president of the state of Delaware, and of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
- The Farmer's and Monitor's letters, to the inhabitants of the British colonies
- Empire and nation
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- human
- Given name
- John
- Family name
- Dickinson
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Talbot County
- Place of death
- Wilmington
- Sibling
- Philemon Dickinson
- Occupation
- politician
- Political party
- Democratic-Republican Party
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Religion
- Quakers
- Conflict
- American Revolutionary War
- Image
- JohnDickinson.jpg
- Residence
- Kent County
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- Commons category
- John Dickinson (politician)
- date of death
- 1808-00-00
- date of birth
- 1732-11-08
- writing language
- English language
- described by source
- Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition
- National Governors Association biography URL
- www.nga.org/governor/john-dickinson
- archives at
- New York Public Library Main Branch
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