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George Clymer

American politician (1739-1813) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 73

George Clymer was an American politician, early slavery abolitionist and Founding Father of the United States, one of only six founders who signed both the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution. Clymer was among the earliest patriots to advocate for complete independence from Britain.

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He attended the Continental Congress and served in political office until the end of his life. He was a Framer of the Constitution where he attempted unsuccessfully to regulate the importation of slaves. Clymer was himself a minor slave owner, at least briefly when seven years old through inheritance.

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United States
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1739 to 1813 · aged 73