Button Gwinnett
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Button Gwinnett (March 3, 1735 – May 19, 1777) was a British-born American Founding Father who, as a representative of Georgia to the Continental Congress, was one of the signers (first signature on the left) of the United States Declaration of Independence.[1] Gwinnett was also, briefly, the provisional president of Georgia in 1777, and Gwinnett County (now a major suburb of metropolitan Atlanta) was named for him. He was named in honor of his mother’s cousin, Barbara Button, who became his godmother.[2][3] Gwinnett was killed in a duel by rival Lachlan McIntosh following a dispute after a failed invasion of East Florida.
Quick Facts 8th Governor of Georgia, Preceded by ...
Button Gwinnett | |
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8th Governor of Georgia | |
In office February 22, 1777 – May 8, 1777 | |
Preceded by | Archibald Bulloch |
Succeeded by | John Adam Treutlen |
Member of the Continental Congress from Georgia | |
In office 1776–1777 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1735-03-03)March 3, 1735 Down Hatherley, England |
Died | May 19, 1777(1777-05-19) (aged 42) near Savannah, Province of Georgia, British America |
Spouse | Ann Bourne |
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