The Life and Work of Patrick Henry
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- Paradise Lost
- Hamlet
- Patrick Henry was born in Virginia in 1736. His father, John Henry, was well educated and taught him the classics.
- University of EdinburghJohn Henrydegree in The Classics
- Marriage LicenseState of Virginia1754Patrick Henry &Sarah Shelton
- School of Law
- After failing as a shop keeper and farmer, Patrick studied law and became a successful attorney. He invoked the doctrine of natural rights during the Parson's Cause trial of 1763. This trial solidified his place as an eloquent and talented orator.
- Treason!Treason!
- House of Burgesses
- In 1765, Patrick Henry was a member of the House of Burgesses, here he delivered a speech opposing the British Stamp Act, during this speech he was accused of treason.
- Caesar had his Brutus, Charles the First his Cromwell, and George III ...
- If this be treason, make the most of it!
- I know not what course others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
- Patrick Henry went on to be a leader against the British Government. In the Second Virginia Convention, he delivered the famous speech in favor of giving the Virginia militia the resources to fight the British, he famously said, "...give me liberty or give me death!"
- St. Johns
- Welcome to the Second Virginia Convention
- Patrick Henry went on to be the Commander of the Virginia Forces, the Governor of Virginia, an advisor to George Washington, and a member of the state legislature. He initially opposed the ratification of the U.S. Constitution, but eventually helped develop the Bill of Rights. In 1799 he once again ran for the legislature but died before he could take the seat.
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