Frederick Muhlenberg

Frederick Muhlenberg was a German-American politician who served as the first Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He was born in 1750 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and studied law at the University of Pennsylvania. Muhlenberg served in the Continental Congress and later became a prominent figure in Pennsylvania politics. He was a strong advocate for the rights of the common man and worked tirelessly to promote the interests of his constituents. Muhlenberg passed away in 1801.