The Catholic signers of the Declaration of Independence were Charles Carroll of Carrollton, who was the only Catholic to sign, and a few others who were known to have Catholic backgrounds, such as Thomas Fitzsimons and Daniel Carroll. Charles Carroll was notable for being a prominent Maryland planter and a strong advocate for independence. His signature represented not only his personal beliefs but also the role of Catholics in the broader struggle for American independence. Overall, the Catholic presence among the signers was limited, reflecting the minority status of Catholics in colonial America at the time.
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