How long was Henry Laurens imprisoned?

Henry Laurens was imprisoned in the Tower of London for 15 months between the autumn of 1780 and the spring of 1782. He was the only American to be imprisoned in the Tower.

Why was Henry Laurens important?

Henry Laurens was an important American political figure during the American Revolution. He served as president of the Continental Congress in 1777-78 and presided over the passage of the Articles of Confederation.

Where was Henry Laurens from?

Henry Laurens was from Charleston, South Carolina.

Who was Henry Laurens' son?

Henry Laurens' more famous son was John Laurens, an aide-de-camp to George Washington during the American Revolutionary War, who was killed in a skirmish in August 1782.

Henry Laurens

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Definition

Henry Laurens (1724-1792) was an American statesman from South Carolina who played an important role in the politics of the American Revolution (1765-1789). He served as president of the Second Continental Congress from 1777-78 and presided over the passage of the Articles of Confederation. He also served as a peace commissioner for the Treaty of Paris of 1783.

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6 Mar 1724 - 8 Dec 1792
Life of Henry Laurens, a statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolution who served as president of the Second Continental Congress from 1777-78.