Philip Freneau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Philip Freneau

American poet, nationalist, polemicist, sea captain and newspaper editor (1752-1832)

Date of Birth: 02-Jan-1752

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 18-Dec-1832

Profession: writer, poet, editor, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Philip Morin Freneau (January 2, 1752 – December 18, 1832) was an American poet, nationalist, polemicist, sea captain and newspaper editor sometimes called the "Poet of the American Revolution".
Through his newspaper, the National Gazette, he was a strong critic of George Washington.