laurens

• Eigenname, der sich auf Henry Laurens bezieht, einen Anführer der Amerikanischen Revolution, der von 1724 bis 1792 Präsident des Kontinentalkongresses war.

A proper noun referring to Henry Laurens, a leader of the American Revolution who served as president of the Continental Congress from 1724 to 1792.

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1. Historical figureC1formalamerican

   Henry Laurens (1724–1792), an American merchant, slave trader, and political leader who served as president of the Continental Congress during the American Revolution.

   Historische Persönlichkeit

   • Henry Laurens was a key figure in the early American government.
   • Laurens served as president of the Continental Congress from 1777 to 1778.
   • He was captured by the British while traveling to negotiate a treaty.