Laurens
Americannoun
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Henry, 1724–92, South Carolina and U.S. Revolutionary political leader: president of the Continental Congress 1777–78.
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a town in central South Carolina.
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Whether Jefferson had any knowledge or opinion of Hamilton’s fondness for Laurens is unknown.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Many believe Jefferson’s frenemy Alexander Hamilton had obvious romantic inclinations toward John Laurens, a military strategist for George Washington.
From Salon ● Jul. 27, 2026
Laurens added: "As a kid, he learned La Marseillaise at the age of three just to be ready to sing it when that first cap would come."
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
"That line-up to start was complete nonsense," said Julien Laurens on 5 Live.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
So where do these Emilys and Emmas and Laurens all come from?
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
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