John Laurens

John Laurens was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his criticism of slavery and his efforts to help recruit slaves to fight for their freedom as U.S. soldiers.

28 October 1754

Born on the same birth day (28 October): Anthony Fantano • Antonio Creus • Camille Muffat • Curtis Lee • Gershon Kingsley • Gilbert Hovey Grosvenor • Gwendoline Christie • Ignacije Szentmartony • Jeremy Bonderman • Ludo Delcroix • Marian Bell (economist) • Marie of the Incarnation (Ursuline) • Matt Drudge • May Calamawy • Natina Reed • Sandy Berger • Ted Hawkins • Una Raymond-Hoey

Born in the same month (October 1754): Morgan Lewis (governor) • Richard Howell