William Hooper
William Hooper | |
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| Born | June 17, 1742 Old Style |
| Died | October 14, 1790 (aged 48) |
| Resting place | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Greensboro (re-buried) Hillsborough Old Town Cemetery, Hillsborough (original) |
| Occupation(s) | lawyer, politician |
| Known for | Signer of the U.S. Declaration of Independence |
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William Hooper (June 28, 1742 – October 14, 1790) was an American Founding Father, lawyer, and politician. As a member of the Continental Congress representing North Carolina, Hooper signed the Continental Association and the Declaration of Independence.