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    Robert Morris Jr. (January 20, 1734 – May 8, 1806) was an English-born merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania legislature, the Second Continental Congress, and the United States Senate, and he was a signer of the Declaration of Independence, … See more

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    Morris was born in youth, England, on January 20, 1734. His parents were Robert Morris Sr., an agent for a shipping firm, and Elizabeth Murphet; biographer Charles Rappleye … See more

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    Rising tensions with Britain
    In 1765, the Parliament of Great Britain imposed the Stamp Act, a tax on transactions involving paper that proved widely unpopular in British North America. In one of his first major political acts, Morris joined with … See more

    Morris refocused on his trading concerns after leaving office as Superintendent of Finance, seeking especially to expand his role in the tobacco trade. He began suffering from financial problems in the late 1780s after a business partner mistakenly refused to honor … See more

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    Biographer Charles Rappleye writes that Morris "was too rich to be a folk hero, and the ultimate failure of his personal fortune robbed him of any Midas-like mystique." Some historians have largely ignored Morris's role in … See more

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    In early 1769, at age 35, Morris married 20-year-old Mary White, the daughter of a wealthy and prestigious lawyer and landholder. Mary … See more

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    Constitutional convention
    After leaving office, Morris once again devoted himself to business, but state and federal politics remained a factor in his life. After the Pennsylvania legislature stripped the Bank of North America of its charter, Morris won election … See more

    Morris was unable to pay his debts, and he remained in debtors' prison for three and a half years. Morris was released from prison in August … See more

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    WebHe isn’t as famous as his friend George Washington, but without Robert Morris, the American colonies’ bold attempt to throw off British rule could never have succeeded. …

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    WebRobert Morris, (born Jan. 31, 1734, Liverpool, Merseyside, Eng.—died May 8, 1806, Philadelphia, Pa., U.S.), American merchant and banker who …

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    WebRobert Morris. Title Delegate to the Continental Congress from Pennsylvania. War & Affiliation Revolutionary War / Patriot. Date of Birth …

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      WebMorris Sr. established a successful merchant business exporting tobacco from Maryland in 1747, and soon his son joined him in the …

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        WebFeb 14, 2020 · As a wealthy merchant, Robert Morris was one of the main financiers of the American Revolutionary War. He was also a signatory of the Declaration of …

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      • Robert Morris (financier) | Detailed Pedia

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        WebRobert Morris, Jr. (January 20, 1734 – May 8, 1806) was an English-born merchant and a Founding Father of the United States. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania …

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        WebRobert Morris, the distinguished patriot and financier of the Revolution, was born in Lancashire, England, in January, 1733.

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        WebOct 11, 2020 · Robert Morris, Jr. (January 20, 1734 – May 8, 1806) was a British-born American merchant, and signer of the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States …

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        WebNov 02, 2010 · The leader of a faction that included Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Washington, Morris ran the executive branches of the revolutionary …

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