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==American Revolution==
==American Revolution==
George Wythe loathed the [[Stamp Act]]. Wythe continued to exert all his influence in favor of the independence of the colonies. <ref name="GW"></ref> In 1775, he was elected to the Virginia provincial congress and was appointed a delegate of the Continental Congress. Wythe was outspoken and openly supported Richard Henry Lee plans for independence. He would vote for and sign the Declaration. In 1777, Wythe was elected speaker of the House of Delegates and judge of Chancellory for Virginia.
George Wythe loathed the [[Stamp Act]]. Wythe continued to exert all his influence in favor of the independence of the colonies. <ref name="GW"></ref> In 1775, he was elected to the Virginia provincial congress and was appointed a delegate of the Continental Congress. Wythe was outspoken and openly supported Richard Henry Lee's plan for independence. He would vote for and sign the Declaration. In 1777, Wythe was elected speaker of the House of Delegates and judge of Chancellory for Virginia.
George Wythe devotion to public service, the American Revolution cost him his great wealth. Cost-cutting and careful management Wythe was able to payoff his debts and preserve his financial independence by combining what was left of his estate with his salary as chancellor.
George Wythe devotion to public service, the American Revolution cost him his great wealth. Cost-cutting and careful management Wythe was able to payoff his debts and preserve his financial independence by combining what was left of his estate with his salary as chancellor.
==Death==
==Death==