Historical FigureAmerican1755 – 1824
Tench Coxe
Founding era statesman, advocate for American manufacturing
Biography
An American merchant, writer, and statesman who played a significant role during the American Revolutionary period and early republic. He served in various government positions and was an early advocate of American manufacturing.
Quick Facts
Category
Historical Figure
Nationality
American
Born
1755
Died
1824
Thinking about the name
Tench
English origin
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