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# George Wythe: A Philosophical Foundation
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/revolution-250-stories-from-the-first-shore/episode/george-wythe-a-philosophical-foundation-tojlc6/
- Published: 2025-10-23T09:01:57.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-10T22:11:18.000Z
- Description: The life, legacy, and untold tragedy of Founding Father and mentor George Wythe.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Revolution 250: Stories From The First Shore, Season 1, Episode 6, #ZZZ_Episode_c2cc0c47-de5b-4bf0-92d1-035ed82a1f8a, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_0f68d973-41f7-4ddd-90ec-f3eac5e83adb, #v1.16

America’s forgotten founder, George Wythe, signed the Declaration of Independence and mentored Thomas Jefferson. He was America’s first law professor—a brilliant scholar whose influence shaped a nation. His tragic end reads like a modern-day true crime story.