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Encyclopedia > David Hartley (the Younger)

David Hartley (1731 - December 19, 1813) was a member of the House of Commons (1774–80, 1782–84), an inventor, and the son of the philosopher David Hartley. In 1783, he was MP for Kingston-upon-Hull, and also held the position of 'His Britannic Majesty's Minister Plenipotentiary', appointed by King George III to treat with the United States of America. He was a signatory to the Treaty of Paris, which ended the American Revolutionary War. Events 10 Downing Street becomes the official residence of the United Kingdoms Prime Minister when Robert Walpole moves in. ... December 19 is the 353rd day of the year (354th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1813 is a common year starting on Friday (link will take you to calendar). ... In some bicameral parliaments of a Westminster System, the House of Commons has historically been the name of the elected lower house. ... This article is about David Hartley, the philosopher. ... Painting by Benjamin West depicting John Jay, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Laurens, and William Temple Franklin. ... The American Revolutionary War (1775–1783), also known as the American War of Independence, was a war fought primarily between Great Britain and revolutionaries within thirteen British colonies in North America. ...


He was born in Bath, Somerset, England and also died in Bath. The Palladian-style Pulteney Bridge and the weir at Bath Bath is a city in South West England most famous for its baths fed by three hot springs. ... Somerset is a county in the south-west of England. ... Royal motto (French): Dieu et mon droit (Translated: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population - Total (mid-2004) - Density Ranked 1st UK 50. ...


He was a radical English pamphleteer, and became a close friend of Benjamin Franklin. A pamphleteer is a historical term for someone who creates or distributes pamphlets in order to get people to vote for their favourite politician or to articulate a particular political ideology. ... Benjamin Franklin by Jean-Baptiste Greuze 1777 For the former mayor of Nepean, see Ben Franklin (politician) Dr. Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 – April 17, 1790) was an American publisher, journalist, author, philanthropist, abolitionist, public servant, statesman, scientist, librarian, diplomat and inventor. ...


 

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