Patrick Henry (1736-1799), American revolutionary mb-code IH156708 Kenwood House

Kenwood House

Freddie Spencer on a Honda NS500

Terry Dyson 13th August 1965

Original: pencil and watercolour on board

Patrick Henry (1736-1799), American revolutionary mb-code IH156708 Kenwood HousePatrick Henry (1736 1799), American revolutionary, delivering his famous speech in the House of Burgesses, Richmond, Virginia, USA, 1775 (1935). Henry was a prominent figure in the American Revolution, known and remembered primarily for the speech he made in the House of Burgesses on March 23, 1775, urging legislature to take military action against the encroaching British military force. The House was undecided as to whether to send troops or not,