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Born c.January 1, 1735 ā€¢ Boston ā€¢ Massachusetts
Died May 10, 1818 ā€¢ Boston ā€¢ Massachusetts
Role In American Revolution ā€¢ Battles of Lexington and Concord ā€¢ Boston Tea Party

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