Tench Coxe

Tench Coxe was an American Founding Father and economist who played a significant role in shaping the economic policies of the United States. Born in 1733 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Coxe was a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly and served as the state's treasurer. He was also a key advisor to George Washington and other prominent figures of the American Revolution. Coxe was a strong advocate for American manufacturing and self-reliance, and his writings on economics and politics continue to be studied by historians and scholars today.