Thomas Wharton Jr.
American politician (1735–1778) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Wharton Jr. (1735 – May 22, 1778) was a Pennsylvania merchant and politician of the Revolutionary era. He served as the first president of Pennsylvania (an office akin to governor) following the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain.
Quick Facts 1st President of Pennsylvania, Vice President ...
Thomas Wharton, Jr. | |
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1st President of Pennsylvania | |
In office March 5, 1777 – May 22, 1778 | |
Vice President | George Bryan |
Preceded by | John Penn (as Governor of Pennsylvania) |
Succeeded by | George Bryan |
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Born | 1735 (1735) Chester County, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | (aged 42–43) Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Residence(s) | "Twickenham," Montgomery County, Pennsylvania |
Profession | Merchant |
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