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David Humphreys

American Revolutionary War soldier and politician (1752-1818)

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About David Humphreys

David Humphreys was an American Revolutionary War lieutenant colonel and aide-de-camp to George Washington, a secretary and intelligence agent for Benjamin Franklin in Paris, American minister to Portugal and then to Spain, entrepreneur who brought Merino sheep to America, and member of the Connecticut state legislature. He was also a prolific poet and author and a member of the Hartford Wits. As secretary and speechwriter to George Washington during his administration, Humphreys was the nation's first U.S. presidential speechwriter.

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Occupation: diplomat, writer, businessperson
Position held: United States Ambassador to Spain, United States Ambassador to Portugal
Citizenship: United States
Born: July 10, 1752
Died: February 21, 1818

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