Richard Stockton

American lawyer, jurist and legislator (1730–1781)

† 1781 · Declaration of Independence · Signer of the US Declaration of Independence (1776); cross-wiki notability: 15 language Wikipedias

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Life

Richard Stockton was born on October 1, 1730 in Princeton and died on February 28, 1781 in Princeton, aged 50. Recorded occupations: judge, lawyer and politician. Country of citizenship: United States and Kingdom of Great Britain. Educated at Princeton University and West Nottingham Academy. Member of American Philosophical Society.

At a glance

Born: October 1, 1730 · Princeton
Died: February 28, 1781 · Princeton
Age at death: 50
Citizenship: United States, Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupations: judge, lawyer, politician
Education: Princeton University, West Nottingham Academy
Wikipedia editions: 15 languages
Signature licence: Public domain

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