Christopher Gadsden
Christopher Gadsden | |
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Portrait by Jeremiah Theus, c. 1760-1770 | |
| 7th Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 24, 1780 – January 31, 1782 | |
| Governor | John Rutledge |
| Preceded by | Thomas Bee |
| Succeeded by | Richard Hutson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 16, 1724 Charleston, South Carolina, British America |
| Died | August 28, 1805 (aged 81) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S. |
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| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | South Carolina Militia, Continental Line, State Troops |
| Service years | 1776–1777 |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Commands | South Carolina 1st Regiment (Infantry) |
Christopher Gadsden (February 16, 1724 – August 28, 1805) was an American politician who was the principal leader of the South Carolina Patriot movement during the American Revolution. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress, a brigadier general in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, the seventh lieutenant governor of South Carolina, a merchant and slaver, and the designer of the Gadsden flag. He is a signatory to the Continental Association.