Who was Samuel Adams?

Samuel Adams was a prominent Patriot leader during the American Revolution, and Founding Father of the United States. He was a leader of the Sons of Liberty and a signer of the Declaration of Independence.

Was Samuel Adams related to John Adams?

Samuel Adams and John Adams were second cousins.

What was Samuel Adams most known for?

Samuel Adams is perhaps best known for leading the Patriots before the Boston Tea Party, which may or may not have begun at his signal.

Did Samuel Adams brew beer?

Samuel Adams was a maltster, producing the malt needed to brew beer, but there is no evidence to show that he ever worked as a brewer.

Samuel Adams

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Definition

Samuel Adams (1722-1803) was a prominent Patriot leader in the American Revolution (1765-1789), and a Founding Father of the United States. He was one of the most vocal opponents of 'taxation without representation', was a founding member of the Sons of Liberty, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, and the fourth Governor of Massachusetts (served 1793-1797).

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Timeline

27 Sep 1722 - 2 Oct 1803
Life of Samuel Adams, a Founding Father of the United States.