John Collins (delegate)
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John Collins (June 8, 1717 – March 4, 1795) was an American statesman from Newport, Rhode Island. He was a delegate to the Continental Congress in 1778–1780 and 1782-1783. He served as Governor of Rhode Island from 1786 to 1790. Collins signed the Articles of Confederation on July 9, 1788.
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| Preceded by William Greene |
Governor of Rhode Island 1778 - 1786 |
Succeeded by Arthur Fenner |
