Hopkinson,Francis

Hopkinson,Francis
Hop·kin·son (hŏpʹkĭn-sən), Francis. 1737-1791.
American writer and Revolutionary leader. A member of the Continental Congress and a signer of the Declaration of Independence (1776), he is also known for his political satires against the British.

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  • Francis Hopkinson Smith — (October 23, 1838 ndash; April 7, 1915), United States author, artist and engineer, was born in Baltimore, Maryland, a descendant of Francis Hopkinson, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.Smith became a contractor in New York… …   Wikipedia

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