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Henry Laurens

Henry Laurens wearing a powdered wig ad a burgundy coat with a white ruffled tie.

Painting of Henry Laurens. Wikimedia Commons.

(1724-1792) Born in Charleston, SC, Henry Laurens was a merchant, political leader, and rice planter who was a delegate to the Second Continental Congress.

Resources
United States Senate - Henry Laurens
Biographical Directory of the United States Congress - Henry Laurens
South Carolina Hall of Fame - Henry Laurens
South Carolina Encyclopedia - Henry Laurens
Discus Resources
Gale in Context: Biography
Credo Reference
Britannica School Middle
Britannica School High

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