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Welcome to this article about Samuel Adams! Considered as one of the founding fathers of the United States of America, he was a famous revolutionary leader and statesman who played an important role in the American War for Independence.

Join us as we take a look at the life and the works of this prominent politician.

Interesting Facts about Samuel Adams

1. Adams was one of the three out of twelve children who survived in his family.

Samuel Adams was born on September 16th, in Boston, Massachusetts.

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His father was Samuel Adams Sr. who owned a brewery in Boston, and his mother was Mary Adams. Adams Sr. was a church deacon as well. They had twelve children including Samuel, but this period of history had high infant mortality, so unfortunately only three of the children survived past their third birthday.

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He had an interest in politics shaped by family events.

Adams studied at Boston Latin School and commenced his university studies a