Philip Livingston (1686-1749)

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Philip Livingston
Philip Livingston

Philip Livingston (July 9, 16861749) was an American politician.

He was born in Albany, New York. Upon the death of his father, Robert Livingston the Elder, he became the Secretary of Indian Affairs, as well as the second Lord of Livingston Manor. He was a member of the Provincial Council for most of his life. He married Catherine van Brugh, the only daughter of Albany mayor Pieter Van Brugh. His sons included United States Declaration of Independence signer Philip Livingston and United States Constitution signer William Livingston.

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