William Hooper
American Founding Father and politician (1742ā1790) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For other people named William Hooper, see William Hooper (disambiguation).
William Hooper (June 17, 1742 ā October 14, 1790)[1] was an American Founding Father, lawyer, and politician.[2] As a member of the Continental Congress representing North Carolina, Hooper signed the Continental Association and the Declaration of Independence.
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Born | (1742-06-17)June 17, 1742 Old Style |
Died | October 14, 1790(1790-10-14) (aged 48) |
Resting place | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Greensboro (re-buried) Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery, Hillsborough (original) |
Occupation(s) | lawyer, politician |
Known for | Signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence |
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