Michael Hillegas
American politician (1729–1804) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Michael Hillegas (April 22, 1729 – September 29, 1804) was the first treasurer of the United States.[1]
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Michael Hillegas | |
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1st Treasurer of the United States | |
In office July 29, 1775 – September 11, 1789 | |
Preceded by | Position established |
Succeeded by | Samuel Meredith |
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Born | April 22, 1729 Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | September 29, 1804(1804-09-29) (aged 75) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Portrait engraved by GFC Smillie (artwork by A.M. Archambault). | |
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