(1736-99) a US politician who was one of the leaders of the fight for independence during the AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARY WAR . He is famous for saying "Give me liberty, or give me death".
(?389-461 AD) the PATRON SAINT of Ireland, who helped to spread the Christian religion there and who people think got rid of snakes in Ireland. St Patrick's Day, 17th March, is celebrated in Ireland and in the US, where people drink Irish beer and often wear green clothes.