Adams,Samuel

Adams,Samuel
Adams, Samuel. 1722-1803.
American Revolutionary leader whose agitations spurred Bostonians toward rebellion against British occupation and rule. He was a member of the First and Second Continental Congresses, signed the Declaration of Independence, and served as governor of Massachusetts (1794-1797).

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  • Adams, Samuel — born Sept. 27, 1722, Boston, Mass. died Oct. 2, 1803, Boston, Mass., U.S. American Revolutionary leader. A cousin of John Adams, he graduated from Harvard College in 1740 and briefly practiced law. He became a strong opponent of British taxation… …   Universalium

  • Adams, Samuel — ► (1722 1803) Político estadounidense. Firmó la Declaración de Independencia de las trece colonias. * * * (27 sep. 1722, Boston, Mass., EE.UU.–2 oct. 1803, Boston, Mass.). Líder de la guerra de independencia de los Estados Unidos de América.… …   Enciclopedia Universal

  • Adams, Samuel Hopkins — ▪ American author born Jan. 26, 1871, Dunkirk, N.Y., U.S. died Nov. 15, 1958, Beaufort, S.C.       American journalist and author of more than 50 books of fiction, biography, and exposé.       Adams graduated from Hamilton College in 1891 and was …   Universalium

  • ADAMS, SAMUEL —    a zealous promoter of American independence, who lived and died poor (1722 1803) …   The Nuttall Encyclopaedia

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  • Samuel Adams (Gouverneur) — Samuel Adams Samuel Adams (* 5. Juni 1805 im Halifax County, Virginia; † 27. Februar 1850 im Saline County, Arkansas) war ein US amerikanischer Politiker und 1844 amtierender Gouve …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • Samuel — Saltar a navegación, búsqueda Samuel El profeta Samuel, en un fresco del monasterio de Mikhailovskr, Kiev (1112) Origen Hebreo Género …   Wikipedia Español

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