John Witherspoon

Filed under:
Revolution PeopleSigners of the Declaration of Independance
Event date:
February 15, 2025 (This event repeats every year)
Location:
Gifford, Scotland
Born:
February 15, 1723 (302 years ago)
Died:
November 15, 1794 (71 years old)
Description:

Born: February 15, 1723

Representing New Jersey at the Continental Congress

John Witherspoon (1723 -1794) was a Scottish-American clergyman and a Founding Father of the United States. He was a signatory of the Declaration of Independence and served as the sixth president of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University). Witherspoon was an influential preacher and political figure, advocating for American independence and a strong, religious foundation in governance. He played a key role in shaping the early American political and educational landscape, contributing to the intellectual and moral foundations of the young nation. Witherspoon's legacy remains significant in both religious and political history.