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Who was the oldest and longest surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence of independence?
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The oldest signer was Benjamin Franklin. He was 70 in 1776. The longest living signer was Charles Carrroll who died in 1832
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Who was the only Catholic to sign the Declaration of Independence?
Charles Carroll of Carrollton. He was also the longest living signer of Declaration of Independence.
What was the longest part of the Declaration of Independence?
By far the longest part of the Declaration of Independence is the Indictment of King George III, which is also called the "List of Grievances."
Who was oldest signer of dec of independence?
At 70 years old Benjamin Franklin was the oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence. The longest living Declaration on Independence signer was Charles Carroll of Carrollton he lived to be 95.
Who was the oldest and youngest and longest surviving signer of the Declaration of independence?
The oldest signer of the Declaration of Independence was Benjamin Franklin, who was 70 years old at the time of signing. The youngest signer was Edward Rutledge, who was only 26 years old. The longest surviving signer was Charles Carroll, who lived to the age of 95.
What signer listed his home town on the Declaration of Independence?
Charles Carroll signed the Declaration of Independence "Charles Carroll of Carroltown." He was also the longest surving of all the signers. He died in 1832.
Who was the last survivor of those that signed the Declaration of Independence?
Per wikipedia: Charles Carroll of Carrollton (September 19, 1737 - November 14, 1832) was a wealthy Maryland planter and an early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He served as a delegate to the Continental Congress and later as first United States Senator for Maryland. He was the only Catholic and the longest-lived (and last surviving) signatory of the Declaration of Independence, dying at the age of 95.
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When did the colonist gain independence?
A very Touchy question because many believe what they were told in school about Boston and other popular places : Despite the "Historical Version " it started in Rhode Island. The FIRST colony to declare Independence from Britain was Rhode Island and Providence Plantations ( actually the State with the Longest Official name as well ) And it was the Last to Ratify the Declaration of Independence by the Remaining 13 Colonies. Rhode Island renounced its allegiance to the British Crown, on May 4, 1776. It was the last colony of the thirteen colonies to ratify the United States Constitution on May 29, 1790 once assurances were made that a Bill of Rights would become part of the Constitution. Therefore Until ALL 13 colonies had actually ratified the Declaration of Independence: which did not occur until Rhode Island was assured and Agreed in the act : the colonies did not Officially " Gain Independence" until May ,29,1790.
Who was the oldest person to sign the Constitution?
John Hancock is credited as the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence, as he was President of the Congress when it was drawn up.His bold signature has become a household phrase. Someone who signs a document is said to "put his John Hancock on it." Hancock reportedly said of his signature, "King George can read it without his glasses. "
Longest surviving convict of the first fleet?
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What year of the sovereignty of the US is 2009?
It would depend upon whether we include the unratified period of the Articles of Confederation (1777-1781) or date from the adoption or ratification of the Constitution (1787 and 1788 respectively). The longest figure would date from the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. That would make 203 years through 2009.
Was Spain the most often conqueror of Mexico?
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