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About William Duer
William Duer was a British-born American jurist, developer, and financial speculator from New York City. A Federalist, Duer wrote in support of ratifying the United States Constitution as "Philo-Publius". He had earlier served in the Continental Congress and the convention that framed the New York Constitution. In 1778, Duer signed the United States Articles of Confederation and is one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Everything about William Duer →- Occupation
- politician, lawyer, judge, entrepreneur
- Position held
- member of the State Senate of New York
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 18, 1743
- Died
- May 7, 1799