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  1. John Dickinson (November 13, [O.S. November 2] 1732 [note 1] – February 14, 1808), a Founding Father of the United States, was an attorney and politician from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Wilmington, Delaware. Dickinson was known as the " Penman of the Revolution " for his twelve Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania, published ...

  2. John Dickinson was an American statesman often referred to as the “penman of the Revolution.” Born in Maryland, Dickinson moved with his family to Dover, Delaware, in 1740. He studied law in London at the Middle Temple and practiced law in Philadelphia (1757–60) before entering public life.

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  3. Apr 2, 2014 · John Dickinson was an American statesman, delegate to the Continental Congress and one of the writers of the Articles of Confederation.

  4. Jan 29, 2024 · John Dickinson — Quick Facts. Dickinson was born in 1732 at Crosiadore estate, near the village of Trappe in Talbot County, Maryland. He was educated by tutors and studied law in England. In 1757, he started practicing law in Philadelphia and became a prominent lawyer. His political started as a member of the assembly of the Three Lower ...

  5. Oct 15, 2021 · John Dickinson, often referred to as the “penman of the Revolution”, was the most influential of the Founders to come from Delaware. A man of immense intellect, literary skill, and contradictory beliefs, he embodied a principled stand for the respect of the rights of American colonists, while stepping back from declaring independence or fighting the British Empire.

  6. Feb 13, 2020 · However, John Dickinson was a great man, who gave great service to this country. Early Life. John Dickinson was born on November 13, 1732 in Talbot County, Maryland. Dickinson was born to a moderately wealthy family; his father was the first judge of the court of pleas in Maryland. As a young man, John studied law at the Temple in London ...

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  8. John Dickinson. Best known today for his refusal to vote for independence, John Dickinson (November 13, 1732 - February 14, 1808) was among the most influential leaders in the Continental Congress. Born into a wealthy slave-owning family, Dickinson was raised in Maryland and Delaware and studied law at the Inns of Court in London.