paterson

• Nom propre désignant soit une personne, notamment William Paterson, homme politique américain et signataire de la Constitution, soit un lieu, en particulier la ville de Paterson dans le New Jersey.

A proper noun referring to a specific person or place, such as an American Revolutionary leader or a city in New Jersey.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Historical figureB2formalamerican

   William Paterson, an American Revolutionary leader and statesman, born in Ireland, who served as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and later as a U.S. Senator and Governor of New Jersey.

   William Paterson (homme politique)

   • William Paterson played a key role in drafting the New Jersey Plan at the Constitutional Convention.
   • Paterson served as the second Governor of New Jersey from 1790 to 1793.
   • The city of Paterson, New Jersey, was named in his honor.

2. City in New JerseyB1formalamerican

   A major city in northeastern New Jersey, known for its industrial history and the Great Falls of the Passaic River.

   Paterson (ville du New Jersey)

   • Paterson is often called the 'Silk City' due to its historic silk industry.
   • The Great Falls in Paterson is a stunning natural landmark.
   • Paterson was an important center for manufacturing in the 19th century.