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Henry, Patrick

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  1. A political leader of the eighteenth century, known for his fiery oratory. He is especially remembered for saying, “Give me liberty or give me death.”


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French stars Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Robert Pires, as well as Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp, were aided by England defenders Ashley Cole and Sol Campbell in a side that made history.

From BBC May 23, 2024

The consequence of that approach has led to the likes of Henry, Patrick Vieira, Ashley Cole, Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri leaving, with Van Persie merely the latest to reject the Wenger Way.

From The Guardian Aug. 16, 2012

I would like Dennis Bergkamp, Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Tony Adams back but they are 10 years too old.

From The Guardian May 21, 2010

Henry, Patrick, born on frontier, 176; influenced by Samuel Davies, 193; opposes Stamp Act, 219, 220, 241; in the First Continental Congress, 245; eager for independence, 248; Governor of Virginia, authorizes the Clark expedition, 266.

From Beginnings of the American People by Dodd, William E.

Henry Patrick, on amending the Constitution, 44; on the right of judges to oppose acts of the legislature, 96; offer of the Chief Justiceship to, 95.

From The Spirit of American Government A Study Of The Constitution: Its Origin, Influence And Relation To Democracy by Smith, J. Allen (James Allen)

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