Peter Francisco

This article is about the American blacksmith and soldier. For the South African snooker player, see Peter Francisco (snooker player).

Peter Francisco
Miniature portrait of Francisco
Born
Pedro Francisco

(1760-07-09)July 9, 1760
Porto Judeu, Terceira
DiedJanuary 16, 1831(1831-01-16) (aged 70)
Richmond, Virginia
Resting placeShockoe Hill Cemetery
Other namesVirginia Giant, Giant of the Revolution, Virginia Hercules
Occupation(s)Blacksmith, soldier, sergeant-at-arm
Height6 ft 8 in (203 cm)
Spouses
  • Susannah Anderson
  • Catherine Fauntleroy Brooke
  • Mary Grymes West
Children5

Peter Francisco (born Pedro Francisco; July 9, 1760 – January 16, 1831) was a Portuguese-born American blacksmith and soldier best known for his service in the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.