Francis Hopkinson, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Francis Hopkinson

American politician, judge, and author

Date of Birth: 21-Sep-1737

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 09-May-1791

Profession: judge, writer, composer, lawyer, politician, musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Francis Hopkinson (September 21, 1737 – May 9, 1791) was an author and composer.
He designed the first official American flag, Continental paper money, and the first United States coin.
He was also one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, as a delegate from New Jersey.
He served in various roles in the early United States government including as a member of the Second Continental Congress and as a member of the Navy Board.
He later became the first federal judge of the Eastern District Court of Pennsylvania on September 30, 1789.