George Mason was an American Anti-Federalist politician and Founding Father who was born on December 11, 1725 in Virginia. He represented Virginia at the U.S. Constitutional Convention and was instrumental in formulating the United States Bill of Rights. Mason was a strong advocate for individual rights and was a major influence on the development of the American Constitution.
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About
American Anti-Federalist Politician and Founding Father who represented Virginia at the U.S. Constitutional Convention and played a key role in formulating the United States Bill of Rights.
Before Fame
He practiced law and became a justice of the Fairfax County Court before being elected to the Virginia House of Burgesses in 1759.
Trivia
Although he was a slave owner, he was in favor of ending the slave trade in the United States (although not necessarily slavery as a practice).
Family Life
He was married to Ann Eilbeck from 1750 until her death in 1773; the couple had twelve children together. He later married Sarah Brent.
Associated With
He collaborated with Future United States President James Madison on the formulation of the Bill of Rights.