Samuel Adams
American politician, 4th Governor of Massachusetts
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About Samuel Adams
Samuel Adams was an American revolutionary patriot, politician, statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States remembered for his instrumental role in organizing the Boston Tea Party and for being one of the signatories of the Declaration of Independence. He is also remembered for being the second cousin of the 2nd President of the United States John Adams.
Family Life
He was one of the 12 children born to Mary and Samuel Adams, Sr. He was married twice. His first marriage was to Elizabeth Checkley in 1749. Elizabeth bore him six children, only two of whom survived into adulthood. The marriage lasted until Elizabeth’s death in 1757. He married his second wife Elizabeth Wells in 1764. The marriage produced no children.
Trivia
He was the 4th Governor of Massachusetts, and served in that position from 1794 to 1797.
Only two of his 11 siblings survived past the age of three.
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F.A.Q. about Samuel Adams
When is his birthday?
Samuel Adams' birthday is on September 16, 1722.
In how many days is his birthday?
Samuel's birthday is in 296 days
How old was Samuel when he died?
He was 81 years old.
When did he die?
He died in October 2, 1803.
How old would he be today?
Samuel Adams would be 302 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Samuel from?
He was born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S..