Patrick Henry

Responsible for coining "Give me liberty or give me death!" Patrick Henry stood as one of the staunchest defenders of American independence in Virginia.

Title

Delegate from Virginia to the Continental Con

War & Affiliation

Rev War, Patriot

Date of Birth - Death

May 29, 1736 - June 6, 1799

Primary Source

Resolutions of the Provincial Congress of Virginia

Resource

Virginia House of Burgesses

Historic Site

St. John's Episcopal Church