| Born | November 13, 1732, New France |
| Died | February 14, 1808 (aged 75) United States of America |
| Known for | Moderate reform, cooperation between colonies and French colonial government, Duties and Rights of the New France Society (1765) |
| Occupation | Statesman, political writer |
| Nationality | French-American |
| Other accomplishments | Influential writer on political theory and colonial constitutionalism • Delegate to the Continental Congress • Signatory of the United States Constitution |
| Post-independence role | Diplomat and councilor for the United States of America |
| Role during American Revolution | Advocate for independence but avoided open conflict with Britain |
