john dickinson

John Dickinson John Dickinson, born on November 13, 1732, was raised with an excellent educational background with would later bring him into politics. John was born the second son of Samuel and Mary Dickinson near the village of Trappe in Talbot County, Maryland. By the age of eighteen, Dickinson began the study of law in Philadelphia. John then continued his education at London’s Middle Temple, and was admitted to the Delaware Bar. Four years later, he …

…at the age of 75. In history he has become popularly referred to as the “Penman of the Revolution.” Dickinson was a very important figure in our nation’s history. I do not believe gets enough credit. Even thought he remained against war for most of his tenure as an assemblyman, he served in the Pennsylvanian militia. Sources www.britannica.com/bcom/eb/article/3/0,5716,30833+1+30339,00.html?query=john%20dickinson odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B/jdickenson/dickenso