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Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)

Name:
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Title:
Lieutenant, Continental Army, 1775
Lieutenant Colonel, and aide to Gen. George Washignton, 1777
Major General, Continental Army
First Secretary of the Treasury, 1789-1795
Born:
01/11/1755 or 57
Birthplace:
Nevis, Caribbean
Died:
07/12/1804
Death Location:
New York, NY
Nationality:
American
Occupation:
Statesman
Army Officer
Father:
James A. Hamilton.
Mother:
Rachel Faucett Lavien.
Spouse:
Elizabeth Schuyler, m. 12/14/1780
Children:
Philip, Angelica, Alexander, James Alexander, John Church, William Stephen, Eliza, and Philip.
Notes:
Died in duel with Aaron Burr
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