Nathaniel Gorham
Nathaniel Gorham (May 27, 1738 – June 11, 1796; sometimes spelled Nathanial) was an American Founding Father, merchant, and politician from Massachusetts. He was a delegate from the Bay Colony to the Continental Congress and for six months served as the presiding officer of that body under the Articles of Confederation. He also attended the Constitutional Convention, served on its Committee of Detail, and signed the United States Constitution.
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Nathaniel Gorham by Charles Willson Peale, circa 1793 | |
| 6th President of the Confederation Congress | |
| In office June 6, 1786 – February 2, 1787 | |
| Preceded by | John Hancock |
| Succeeded by | Arthur St. Clair |
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| Born | May 27, 1738 Charlestown, Province of Massachusetts Bay |
| Died | June 11, 1796 (aged 58) Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Resting place | Phipps Street Burying Ground Charlestown |
| Spouse | Rebecca Call |
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| Profession | Politician, merchant |
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