Peter Francisco
Peter Francisco | |
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Miniature portrait of Francisco | |
| Born | Pedro Francisco July 9, 1760 |
| Died | January 16, 1831 (aged 70) Richmond, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Shockoe Hill Cemetery |
| Other names | Virginia Giant, Giant of the Revolution, Virginia Hercules |
| Occupation(s) | Blacksmith, soldier, sergeant-at-arm |
| Height | 6 ft 6 in (198 cm) |
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| Children | 5 |
| Relatives | Steven Pruitt (great-great grandson) |
Peter Francisco (born Pedro Francisco; July 9, 1760 – January 16, 1831) was a Portuguese-born American blacksmith and soldier best known for his service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.