An accomplished man of letters, linguist, agronomist, and lawyer, William Livingston was also a notable man of action, and the many facets of his personality combined to form a complex public figure who stood at the forefront of those fighting for independence and the creation of a strong national government. This booklet on Livingston is one in a series on Revolutionary War soldiers who signed the U.S. Constitution. It covers his education and legal career, his military service, and his public service to New Jersey as governor and as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Personal data about Livingston and suggestions for further readings are also included. (DJC)