Definition

Proper noun: - Jonathan Trumbull: An American merchant and politician who served as Governor of the Colony and later the State of Connecticut before, during, and after the American Revolutionary War. He is noted for being a key supporter of the Patriot cause, providing crucial supplies and support to the Continental Army.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Governor Jonathan Trumbull was the only colonial governor to side with the revolutionaries.
  • The correspondence between George Washington and Jonathan Trumbull was vital for the war effort.
  • A statue of Jonathan Trumbull stands in the United States Capitol.

Advanced Usage

• "Brother Jonathan": A historical nickname personifying New England and, later, the United States, which is often attributed to have originated from George Washington's purported reliance on Governor Jonathan Trumbull.
  • The term "Brother Jonathan" was used as a national personification before "Uncle Sam."

Variants and Related Words

• Trumbull (Proper noun): A surname. Other notable individuals with this surname include the painter John Trumbull, who was Jonathan Trumbull's son.
  • John Trumbull's paintings depict key scenes from the American Revolution.

Synonyms

• Patriot leader: A general term for a leading figure who supported the American colonies' independence.
• Revolutionary governor: A descriptive term for a colonial governor who supported the Revolution.

Related Phrases

• "the rebel governor": A contemporary British term for Jonathan Trumbull due to his support for the colonial cause.
  • British reports often referred to Jonathan Trumbull as "the rebel governor."

Noun

1. American Revolutionary leader who as governor of Connecticut provided supplies for the Continental Army (1710-1785)