What is Francis Lewis birthday?

Francis Lewis was born at 1713-03-21

When was Francis Lewis died?

Francis Lewis was died at 1802-12-31

Where was Francis Lewis died?

Francis Lewis was died in New York City

Which age was Francis Lewis died?

Francis Lewis was died at age 89

Where is Francis Lewis's birth place?

Francis Lewis was born in Llandaff

What is Francis Lewis nationalities?

Francis Lewis's nationalities is American

Who is Francis Lewis childrens?

Francis Lewis's childrens is Morgan Lewis

What was Francis Lewis universities?

Francis Lewis studied at Westminster School, Francis Lewis High School

How famous is Francis Lewis?

Francis Lewis is famouse as Member of the United States House of Representatives

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Francis Lewis was one of the Founding Fathers of America who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776

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Birthday	March 21, 1713
Died on	December 31, 1802
Nationality	American
Famous	Business People, Leaders, Political Leaders, Member of the United States House of Representatives
Known as	Francis Lewis
Childrens	Morgan Lewis
Universities	Westminster School Francis Lewis High School
Birth Place	Llandaff
Gender	Male
Sun Sign	Aries
Born in	Llandaff
Famous as	Member of the United States House of Representatives
Died at Age	89

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Who is Francis Lewis?

Francis Lewis, one of the 56 signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, was a businessman and politician who represented New York in the Continental Congress. Orphaned at a young age, he was raised by a maiden aunt who made sure that he acquired quality education. He grew up to be a mature young man and entered mercantile business. He travelled far and wide in order to expand his business and on one such trip he was taken as a prisoner by French forces during the French and Indian War. On his return to the colonies years later, he was provided vast areas of land as compensation for the years lost. He re-established his business and took an early retirement to concentrate more on politics. Lewis was born in Wales but had migrated to America at a young age and his love for his adopted motherland was phenomenal. He was one of the earliest members of Sons of Liberty, a patriotic group that fought for the protection of colonial rights against the atrocities of the British Empire. Elected as a delegate in the First and Second Continental Congress, he signed the Olive Branch Petition hoping for a peaceful negotiation with the Royal government, and freely used his wealth to campaign for the political causes he believed in.

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Childhood & Early Life

Francis Lewis was born in Wales, United Kingdom, as the son of Morgan Lewis and Anne Pettingale. Both his parents died by the time he was just five years old. He was raised by a maiden maternal aunt who was an intelligent and compassionate woman.

He received his early education in Scotland where he learnt Gaelic, and later went to England for his higher education. There he attended Westminster School, a highly prestigious educational institution.

Career

After completing his studies, he took up work as an apprentice at a mercantile business house in London.

Upon attaining the age of 21, he inherited some properties left by his father. He converted the properties into merchandise and traveled to New York in 1734.

In New York, he entrusted his business partner Edward Annesley to sell a portion of the merchandise while he went to Philadelphia to sell the remainder. He returned to New York after two years.

As a businessman, he travelled to many faraway lands and visited places in Africa, Scotland, and Europe.

He established a successful business and secured a contract of supplying uniforms to the British during the French and Indian War. In August 1756, he was present at Fort Oswego when the fort was attacked by French forces. Lewis was taken as a prisoner along with others and sent to France.

In 1763, he returned to the American colonies in a prisoner exchange, after seven years of captivity. He was given 5,000 acres of land in New York by the British government as a means of compensation for the lost years of his life.

Ever the astute businessman, he re-established his business and soon accumulated a large fortune. He was also beginning to take a deep interest in politics around this time.

By the age of 52 in 1765, he had become very rich and prosperous. He retired from his business in order to actively participate in politics.

Initially he was a supporter of the Royalists, but changed his political views after the passing of the Stamp Act 1765. He attended the Stamp Act Congress to protest against the taxation policies of the British government.

He was one of the founding members of the Sons of Liberty—a group of American patriots that protested against the unreasonable policies of the British Government.

In May 1774, a Committee of Fifty was formed for protesting against the closing of the port of Boston. Lewis also joined the group, making it the Committee of Fifty-one.

He was elected as a delegate to represent New York in the First and Second Continental Congresses in 1775. His experience as a businessman made him a valuable member of the congress; he was very generous in utilizing his vast wealth for the campaigning of political causes.

He signed the Olive Branch Petition in July 1775, which was an attempt by the Continental Congress to reach a negotiation with the British government and to avoid a full-blown war.

By 1776, the American Revolution was in full swing with the patriots from the 13 colonies demanding for independence from the British rule. Due to lack of proper communication from the New York Provincial Congress, Lewis and other delegates from New York could not vote for independence on 2nd July.

The vote in favour of independence was cast unanimously by the 12 other states, and the New York delegation received the authorization to participate with the other colonies. On 2 August 1776, he signed the Declaration of Independence along with many others.

In 1778, he signed the Articles of Confederation which constituted independent America’s first constitution. He retired from public service in 1781.

Major Works

He is famous for being one of the 56 signers of the U.S. Declaration of Independence (1776), and for being one of the 16 signers of the Declaration who also signed the Articles of Confederation in 1781.

Personal Life & Legacy

Lewis married Elizabeth Annesley, the sister of his business partner Edward Annesley, in 1745. The couple had seven children, of whom only three survived to adulthood.

Elizabeth Lewis was taken captive by British soldiers after the Battle of Brooklyn in 1776. She was kept in inhumane conditions and was released after months of imprisonment. She died in 1779.

He spent his later years happily in the company of his children and grandchildren, and died on 31 December 1802 at the age of 89.

Trivia

The author and playwright Anna Cora Mowatt was his great granddaughter.

The Francis Lewis High School, New York, was named in his honour.

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Francis Lewis biography timelines

// 21st Mar 1713
Francis Lewis was born in Wales, United Kingdom, as the son of Morgan Lewis and Anne Pettingale. Both his parents died by the time he was just five years old. He was raised by a maiden maternal aunt who was an intelligent and compassionate woman.
// 1734
Upon attaining the age of 21, he inherited some properties left by his father. He converted the properties into merchandise and traveled to New York in 1734.
// 1745
Lewis married Elizabeth Annesley, the sister of his business partner Edward Annesley, in 1745. The couple had seven children, of whom only three survived to adulthood.
// 1756
He established a successful business and secured a contract of supplying uniforms to the British during the French and Indian War. In August 1756, he was present at Fort Oswego when the fort was attacked by French forces. Lewis was taken as a prisoner along with others and sent to France.
// 1763
In 1763, he returned to the American colonies in a prisoner exchange, after seven years of captivity. He was given 5,000 acres of land in New York by the British government as a means of compensation for the lost years of his life.
// 1765
By the age of 52 in 1765, he had become very rich and prosperous. He retired from his business in order to actively participate in politics.
// May 1774
In May 1774, a Committee of Fifty was formed for protesting against the closing of the port of Boston. Lewis also joined the group, making it the Committee of Fifty-one.
// 1775
He was elected as a delegate to represent New York in the First and Second Continental Congresses in 1775. His experience as a businessman made him a valuable member of the congress; he was very generous in utilizing his vast wealth for the campaigning of political causes.
// Jul 1775
He signed the Olive Branch Petition in July 1775, which was an attempt by the Continental Congress to reach a negotiation with the British government and to avoid a full-blown war.
// 1776
By 1776, the American Revolution was in full swing with the patriots from the 13 colonies demanding for independence from the British rule. Due to lack of proper communication from the New York Provincial Congress, Lewis and other delegates from New York could not vote for independence on 2nd July.
// 2nd Aug 1776
The vote in favour of independence was cast unanimously by the 12 other states, and the New York delegation received the authorization to participate with the other colonies. On 2 August 1776, he signed the Declaration of Independence along with many others.
// 1778
In 1778, he signed the Articles of Confederation which constituted independent America’s first constitution. He retired from public service in 1781.
// 31st Dec 1802
He spent his later years happily in the company of his children and grandchildren, and died on 31 December 1802 at the age of 89.

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Francis Lewis's FAQ

What is Francis Lewis birthday?
Francis Lewis was born at 1713-03-21
When was Francis Lewis died?
Francis Lewis was died at 1802-12-31
Where was Francis Lewis died?
Francis Lewis was died in New York City
Which age was Francis Lewis died?
Francis Lewis was died at age 89
Where is Francis Lewis's birth place?
Francis Lewis was born in Llandaff
What is Francis Lewis nationalities?
Francis Lewis's nationalities is American
Who is Francis Lewis childrens?
Francis Lewis's childrens is Morgan Lewis
What was Francis Lewis universities?
Francis Lewis studied at Westminster School, Francis Lewis High School
What is Francis Lewis's sun sign?
Francis Lewis is Aries
How famous is Francis Lewis?
Francis Lewis is famouse as Member of the United States House of Representatives

Francis Lewis - Member of the United States House of Representatives, Timeline and Facts

Francis Lewis's Personal Details

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