Francis Hopkinson Judge

Francis Hopkinson (September 21, 1737 – May 9, 1791) was an American author and one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence as a delegate from New Jersey. He later served as a federal judge in Pennsylvania. He played a key role in the design of the first American flag.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 21, 1737
Birth place	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Nationality	United States
Date of death	May 09, 1791
Place of death	Pennsylvania , Philadelphia
Resting place	Christ Church Burial Ground
Education	The Academy and College of Philadelphia