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Introduction

The man who became best known for his quote, "Give me liberty or give me death." is none other than American Revolutionary War hero Patrick Henry. As one of nine kids, he was mainly homeschooled by his father and his uncle. However, when he took the initiative to learn law on his own, what resulted was a journey that would ultimately make him forever famous in American History. Topping the long list of accomplishments throughout his life is the fact that he became one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was the most outspoken advocate for The Bill of Rights, the reason why we have the freedoms we have today. On this page are lists of interesting facts about Patrick Henry. This short biography includes information on what role he played in the American Revolution, why he is famous, how he helped create The Bill of Rights, and when he died. This information is written for both kids and adults.

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