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Elbridge Gerry
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politician

Elbridge Gerry

Politician · born July 17, 1744 · died 1814

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Elbridge Thomas Gerry was an American Founding Father, merchant, politician, and diplomat, who as a member of the Second Continental Congress, and signed the Declaration of Independence and Articles of Confederation.

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Milestones, by age

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  1. 44Became United States representativeMarch 4, 1789
  2. 65Became Governor of MassachusettsJune 10, 1810
  3. 68Became Vice President of the United StatesMarch 4, 1813

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