Patrick Henry

Definitions of Patrick Henry
  1. noun
    a leader of the American Revolution and a famous orator who spoke out against British rule of the American colonies (1736-1799)
    synonyms: Henry
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    American Revolutionary leader
    a nationalist leader in the American Revolution and in the creation of the United States
    orator, public speaker, rhetorician, speechifier, speechmaker
    a person who delivers a speech or oration
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