Samuel Adams |
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In this c. 1772 portrait, Adams points at the Massachusetts Charter, which he viewed as a constitution that protected the peoples' rights.[1] |
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In office October 8, 1794 – June 2, 1797 Acting: October 8, 1793 – October 8, 1794 |
| Lieutenant | Moses Gill |
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| Preceded by | John Hancock |
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| Succeeded by | Increase Sumner |
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In office 1789–1794 Acting Governor October 8, 1793 – 1794 |
| Governor | John Hancock |
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| Preceded by | Benjamin Lincoln |
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| Succeeded by | Moses Gill |
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In office 1787–1788 1782–1785 |
In office 1774–1777 |
In office 1779–1781 |
In office 1766–1774 |
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| Born | (1722-09-27)September 27, 1722 Boston, Massachusetts Bay |
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| Died | October 2, 1803(1803-10-02) (aged 81) Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Resting place | Granary Burying Ground, Boston |
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| Political party | Democratic-Republican (179
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