Peter Francisco

Peter Francisco
Miniature portrait of Francisco
Born
Pedro Francisco

(1760-07-09)July 9, 1760
DiedJanuary 16, 1831(1831-01-16) (aged 70)
Resting placeShockoe Hill Cemetery
Other namesVirginia Giant, Giant of the Revolution, Virginia Hercules
Occupation(s)Blacksmith, soldier, sergeant-at-arm
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Spouses
  • Susannah Anderson
  • Catherine Fauntleroy Brooke
  • Mary Grymes West
Children5

Peter Francisco (born Pedro Francisco; July 9, 1760 – January 16, 1831) was a Portuguese-born American blacksmith and soldier best known for his service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.


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