# Patrick Henry — WHE Definition Discussion
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**Created:** [January 18, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/patrick-henry-whe-definition-discussion/16958 "2024-01-18T17:00:06Z")
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### Author:  [@harrisonwmark](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/harrisonwmark)
#### Post date: [January 18, 2024, 5:00pm UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/patrick-henry-whe-definition-discussion/16958/1 "2024-01-18T17:00:06Z")
Patrick Henry (1736-1799) was a Virginian lawyer and politician who played a vital role in the American Revolution (c. 1765-1789). Known for his brilliant oration, including the famous Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death speech, Henry served as the first and sixth governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia and is considered a Founding Father of the United States.
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### Author:  [@harrisonwmark](https://community.worldhistory.org/u/harrisonwmark)
#### Post date: [July 31, 2026, 9:20am UTC](https://community.worldhistory.org/t/patrick-henry-whe-definition-discussion/16958/2 "2026-07-31T09:20:36Z")