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Alexander Hamilton
American Founding Father and statesman (1755/1757–1804)
For other uses, see Alexander Hamilton (disambiguation).
Alexander Hamilton | |
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Posthumous portrait by John Trumbull, 1806,[1] from a life bust by Giuseppe Ceracchi, 1794 | |
| In office September 11, 1789 – January 31, 1795 | |
| President | George Washington |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Oliver Wolcott Jr. |
| In office December 14, 1799 – June 15, 1800 | |
| President | John Adams |
| Preceded by | George Washington |
| Succeeded by | James Wilkinson |
| In office November 3, 1788 – March 2, 1789 | |
| Preceded by | Egbert Benson |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| In office November 4, 1782 – June 21, 1783 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| Born | (1755-01-11)January 11, 1755 or 1757[a] Charlestown, Colony of Nevis, British Leeward Islands |
| Died | (aged 47 or 49) New York City, U.S • Alexander HamiltonShare to Google ClassroomAdded by 96 Educators
Born a bastard (illegitimate) child on January 11, 1755 or 1757, to Scotsman James Hamilton and Rachel Fawcett Levine on the British colonial island of Nevis in the Caribbean, Alexander Hamilton possessed a razor sharp mind as well as an indomitable will. Intellectually gifted, he sought a collegiate education at King’s College (now Columbia University) in New York. In the wake of the Boston Tea Party, Hamilton dropped out of school to pursue the radical American cause, joining the Sons of Liberty. After the War for Independence broke out, Hamilton secured a commission as a captain in a New York Artillery company. He first gained notice by George Washington during the New York and New Jersey Campaign. Washington recognized Hamilton's fiery demeanor, command of organization, and fidelity to the cause. By March 1777, Hamilton had become firmly entrenched as one of Washington's intimate military family. He became an aid • James Alexander HamiltonAmerican soldier and politician (1788–1878) Not to be confused with James A. Hamilton. For the 19th-century music writer, see James Alexander Hamilton (music writer). James Alexander Hamilton (April 14, 1788 – September 24, 1878)[1] was an American soldier, acting Secretary of State, and the third son of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He entered politics as a Democrat and supporter of Andrew Jackson. Early life and education[edit]Hamilton was born on April 14, 1788,[1] the fourth child of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton.[2] Hamilton later wrote of his childhood:
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