For the Episcopal bishop, see Christopher Gadsden (bishop).
Christopher Gadsden
Portrait by Charles Fraser
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
(1724-02-16)February 16, 1724 Charleston, South Carolina, British America
Died
August 28, 1805(1805-08-28) (aged 81) Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Relatives
James Gadsden (grandson)
Military Service
Allegiance
United States
Service/branch
South Carolina Militia, Continental Line, State Troops
Years of service
1776–1777
Rank
Brigadier General
Commands held
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, Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina, a merchant, and the designer of the Gadsden flag. He is a signatory to the Continental Association.
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