Pierre Eugene du Simitiere
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Pierre Eugene du Simitiere (1736? - October 1784) was a philosopher, member of the American Philosophical Society, naturalist, patriot, and portrait painter.
He was born in Geneva, Switzerland and died in Philadelphia, the United States.
He suggested adoption of the US motto E pluribus unum (Out of many, one) and was partially responsible for the Seal of New Jersey.
External links
- http://www.famousamericans.net/pierreeugenedusimitiere/
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