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William Duer

United States lawyer, politician and businessman (1743-1799) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 56

William Duer was a British-born American jurist, developer, and financial speculator from New York City. A Federalist, Duer wrote in support of ratifying the United States Constitution as "Philo-Publius". He had earlier served in the Continental Congress and the convention that framed the New York Constitution.

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In 1778, Duer signed the United States Articles of Confederation and is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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Deceased
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Lived 1743 to 1799 · aged 56