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George Mason (1725-1792) was an American planter, politician, and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He is best known for his strong advocacy of individual rights and his role in drafting the Virginia Declaration of Rights in 1776, which inspired the U.S. Bill of Rights. Mason's legacy includes his contributions to American constitutionalism and the principles of liberty and governance.

1725–1792·lived 66 years