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Henry, Patrick (1736–1799)| US patriot who in 1775 supported the arming of the Virginia militia against the British by a speech ending, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’ He was governor of Virginia 1776–79 and 1784–86. |
| Henry assisted in the creation of the Continental Congress, of which he was a member. He opposed ratification of the US Constitution on the grounds that it jeopardized states' rights. His influence, however, helped to ensure the passage of ten amendments to it, constituting the Bill of Rights. |
| Henry was born in Studley, Virginia, and became a very successful lawyer. In 1765 he became a member of the Virginian House of Burgesses, and in the same year declared the Stamp Act illegal. He was known as an outstanding speaker. |
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