George Bryan
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George Bryan (1731 – January 27, 1791) was an Irish/American Pennsylvania businessman, and politician of the Revolutionary era. He served as the first vice-president of Pennsylvania (analogous to lieutenant governor) and its second president (governor) following the Declaration of Independence from Great Britain. He was an early abolitionist and sponsored the bill which helped bring about abolition in Philadelphia.[1] He also served as a judge of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court.
Quick Facts 2nd President of Pennsylvania, Vice President ...
George Bryan | |
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2nd President of Pennsylvania | |
In office May 23, 1778 – December 1, 1778 | |
Vice President | Himself |
Preceded by | Thomas Wharton |
Succeeded by | Joseph Reed |
1st Vice-President of Pennsylvania | |
In office March 6, 1777 – October 11, 1779 | |
Succeeded by | Matthew Smith |
Pennsylvania Supreme Court | |
In office April 5, 1780 – January 27, 1791 | |
Pennsylvania General Assembly | |
In office ?–? | |
Personal details | |
Born | 1731 (1731) Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland |
Died | (aged 59–60) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Resting place | Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Profession | Businessman, politician, judge |
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