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Teacher of Liberty: classically trained at his mother's knee, George Wythe would later pass on his knowledge to so many famous Founding Fathers that he came to be called "Teacher of Liberty.".(HISTORY--GREATNESS OF THE FOUNDERS)(American educator)(Biography)

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| February 06, 2006 | Wolverton, Joe J.D., II | COPYRIGHT 2006 American Opinion Publishing, Inc. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Of all the notable patriots of Virginia whose names are subscribed on the Declaration of Independence, George Wythe's name is first. This probably wouldn't seem to be a remarkable honor except that George Wythe wasn't present at the momentous occasion on August 2, 1776, when the other members of the Second Continental Congress signed their names to the noble resolution passed on July 4, 1776.

George Wythe was so well regarded and respected by his colleagues from Virginia that even though he was unavoidably absent they left space above their own signatures so that Wythe could fill the preeminent spot when he returned later in August. This is an especially high ...

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