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Patrick Henry Born
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Patrick Henry's Life
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First Marriage
Patrick Henry got married at the age of 18 to Sarah Shelton and received the farm her family had owned. -
Lawyer
Partick Henry decided to become a self-taught lawyer. -
Elected into House of Burgesses
Sworn into office in Williamsburg. -
Joined Rebellion
Patrick Henry joined a group of colonists that were able to close the port of Boston in 1774, drawing the colonies closer together in their resistance. -
Governor
Patrick Henry was chosen to represent Virginia as the first governor. -
"Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death" Speech
Patrick Henry delivered the speech that inspired colonists to fight for liberty and freedom from England. -
Second Marriage
Partick got married to Dorothea Spotswood Dandridge, who was from an old and prominent Virginia family and with whom he had eleven children. He received her family's 10,000-acre plantation. -
Governor
Patrick Henry was chosen to represent Virginia as the sixth governor. -
Patrick Henry Dies
