Thomas McKean
American Founding Father and politician (1734–1817)
Died aged 83PiscesUnited States
Biography
Thomas McKean (; March 19, 1734 – June 24, 1817) was an American lawyer, politician, and Founding Father. During the American Revolution he was a Delaware delegate to the Continental Congress in Philadelphia, where he signed the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, and the Articles of Confederation. He served as President of Congress for four months in 1781. McKean was at various times a member of the Federalist and the Democratic-Republican parties and served as president of Delaware, chief justice of Pennsylvania, and the second governor of Pennsylvania. He also held numerous other public offices.
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Career highlights
Career & roles
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- President of the Continental Congress
- Governor of Delaware
- Governor of Pennsylvania
- member of the Delaware House of Representatives
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Sarah Armitage McKeanMary Borden
- Children
- Thomas McKeanLetitia McKean BuchananSally McKean de Irujo
- Parents
- William McKeanLetitia Finney
Quick answers about Thomas McKean
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- Thomas McKean died on June 24, 1817 at the age of 83.
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- Thomas McKean was born on March 19, 1734.
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- Thomas McKean was born in New London Township.
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- Thomas McKean's zodiac sign is Pisces.
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- Thomas McKean is a citizen of United States, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Great Britain.
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- According to Wikidata, Thomas McKean's spouses include Sarah Armitage McKean, Mary Borden.
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- Wikidata lists 3 children of Thomas McKean.
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