Patrick Henry (excluding Washington as stipulated by Brent) would be my choice. Without his voice the Revolutionary movement would never have gotten off the ground int he Middle Colonies. And I do not think he was inward-looking. He spoke for all (male, land-owning) colonists who wanted a voice in self-rule. Joan Logan Brooks a Southside Virginian through 11 proven generations To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html