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William Richardson Davie

Governor of North Carolina

Died when: 64 years 162 days (773 months)
Star Sign: Gemini

 

William Richardson Davie

William Richardson Davie (June 20, 1756 – November 29, 1820) was a Founding Father of the United States, military officer during the Revolutionary War, and 10th Governor of North Carolina, from 1798–1799.

A member of the Federalist Party, Davie served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention as a representative of North Carolina.

He is also one of the key founders of the University of North Carolina.


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