Benjamin Harrison V
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Benjamin Harrison V
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| In office 1781 – 1784 |
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| Preceded by | Thomas Nelson, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Patrick Henry |
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| Born | April 5, 1726 Charles City County, Virginia |
| Died | April 24, 1791 (aged 65) Charles City County, Virginia |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Spouse | Anne Harrison |
| Profession | Lawyer,Politician |
| Religion | Baptist |
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Benjamin Harrison V (April 5, 1726– April 24, 1791) was an American revolutionary leader from Charles City County, Virginia. He was educated at the College of William and Mary. Harrison was a representative for Surry County, Virginia (1756-1758) and Charles City County (1766-1776) to the House of Burgesses. He was a Virginia delegate to the Continental Congress from 1774 to 1777, signed the Declaration of Independence, and was Governor of Virginia from 1781 to 1784.
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