Hugh Williamson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Hugh Williamson
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 5, 1735(1735-12-05)
Age	289
Date Of Death	May 22, 1819
Birthplace	West Nottingham Township
Country	United States
Birth City	Pennsylvania
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Hugh Williamson Biography

Hugh Williamson is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 5, 1735 in West Nottingham Township, Pennsylvania, United States. American politician who represented North Carolina in the Constitutional Convention. There are now counties named after him in Illinois and Tennessee.

He was there with He served alongside Thomas Jefferson at the Philadelphia Convention.

He had two children with Maria, his wife. Maria was married in 1789.

Hugh Williamson Net Worth

Hugh Williamson is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Hugh Williamson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was fortunate to witness the Boston Tea party. Upon his return to London, he was summoned by the Privy Council and asked to testify about the act of rebellion and colonial affairs generally.

He was a soldier physician and natural scientist during American Revolution. His efforts helped to prevent a smallpox outbreak in South Carolina.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Hugh Williamson Dating?

According to our records, Hugh Williamson married to Maria Apthorpe. As of December 1, 2023, Hugh Williamson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Hugh Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Hugh Williamson celebrates birthday on December 5 of every year.

Top Facts about Hugh Williamson

1. Hugh Williamson signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787.
2. He was a physician and taught natural philosophy at Yale.
3. Williamson served as a delegate to the Continental Congress.
4. He represented North Carolina in the House of Representatives.
5. Williamson helped establish the University of North Carolina.
6. He was an advocate for religious freedom and education reform.
7. Williamson corresponded with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson.
8. He authored several scientific papers on topics such as meteorology.
9. Williamson was a member of the American Philosophical Society and Royal Society of Edinburgh.
10. He played a role in negotiating peace treaties with Native American tribes.

Did Hugh Williamson have slaves?

Never approving of slavery himself and never owning any slaves , he believed it better to have all the states within the Union, rather than excluding some by adopting provisions that everyone knew would not be accepted. Williamson worked hard in North Carolina for ratification of the Constitution.

Why was Hugh Williamson important?

Born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Hugh Williamson was a physician and polymath who served as one of North Carolina’s delegates to the Federal Constitutional Convention. Active in the debates at the Convention, Williamson was a leading intellectual in Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary America.

Did Hugh Williamson support the Great Compromise?

His most important role at the Convention was his guidance of North Carolina to support the Connecticut Compromise. William Pierce stated that “Mr. Williamson is a Gentleman of education and talents.”

Did Hugh Williamson have kids?

In 1789 he married Maria Apthorpe, who bore at least two sons. In 1793 Williamson moved to New York City to facilitate his literary and philanthropic pursuits. Over the years, he published many political, educational, economic, historical, and scientific works, but the last earned him the most praise.

Where is Hugh Williamson from?

West Nottingham Township, PA