Conrad Weiser, American soldier, monk, and judge (died 1760)

Conrad Weiser, born Johann Conrad Weiser, Jr., was a Pennsylvania German pioneer who served as an interpreter and diplomat between the Pennsylvania Colony and Native American nations. Primarily a farmer, he also worked as a tanner, and later served as a soldier and judge. He lived part of the time for six years at Ephrata Cloister, a Protestant monastic community in Lancaster County.

November 2 is the 306th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 59 days remain until the end of the year.