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Christopher Gadsden

American politician and general

Died when: 81 years 193 days (978 months)
Star Sign: Aquarius

 

Christopher Gadsden

Christopher Gadsden (February 16, 1724 – August 28, 1805) was an American politician who was the principal leader of the South Carolina Patriot movement during the American Revolution.

He was a delegate to the Continental Congress, a brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, a merchant, and the designer of the Gadsden flag.

He is a signatory to the Continental Association.


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