William Moore (Pennsylvania politician, died 1793)
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William Moore (c. 1735 – July 24, 1793) was a Pennsylvania statesman and politician of the Revolutionary era. He served as Vice-President of Pennsylvania from 1779 to 1781, and then as President from 1781 to 1782. (The positions of President and vice-president of Pennsylvania are analogous to the modern offices of Governor and Lieutenant Governor, respectively). Moore was the only man formally elected to both offices. He was also a judge, state legislator, director of the Bank of Pennsylvania and trustee of the University of Pennsylvania.
Quick Facts 4th President of Pennsylvania, Vice President ...
William Moore | |
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4th President of Pennsylvania | |
In office November 15, 1781 – November 7, 1782 | |
Vice President | James Potter |
Preceded by | Joseph Reed |
Succeeded by | John Dickinson |
3rd Vice President of Pennsylvania | |
In office November 11, 1779 – November 14, 1781 | |
President | Joseph Reed |
Preceded by | Matthew Smith |
Succeeded by | James Potter |
Judge of the Court of Errors and Appeals | |
In office 1783–? | |
Pennsylvania General Assembly | |
In office 1784–? | |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1735 (1735) Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | (aged 57–58) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
Spouse | Sarah Lloyd |
Profession | Merchant, politician, banker, judge |
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