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George Washington

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George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.

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1732 1
Birth Date
1732-02-22 1
Death Date
1799-12-14 1
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Role (category)
Politician / Statesman 1
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Military Leader 1
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Male 1
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Washington commanded the Continental Army through the war.

Source Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
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    was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797
  • Infobox (born)
    February 22, 1732
  • Infobox (died)
    December 14, 1799
  • George Washington: Gender
    He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
  • lead paragraph and infobox
    Infobox birth date: February 22, 1732
  • In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Infobox: born February 22, 1732; died 1799-12-14
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Wikipedia: American Revolutionary War
WikipediaParticipant In: American Revolutionary War, Lead section
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American Patriot forces organized as the Continental Army and, commanded by George Washington, defeated the British Army.
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