Alexander Hamilton
American Founding Father and statesman (1755/1757–1804).
The record
Alexander Hamilton was an American Founding Father and statesman. Born on 11 January 1757 in Charlestown, Hamilton died on 12 July 1804 in Greenwich Village at the age of 47.
Positions held include Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787), United States Secretary of the Treasury (1789–1795) and Commanding General of the United States Army (1799–1800). Notable works include Federalist Papers, First Report on the Public Credit and Report on a National Bank. Hamilton studied at Columbia College and Columbia University. Honours include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and New Jersey Hall of Fame.
With a Wikipedia article in 104 languages, Alexander Hamilton is No. 279 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 11 January 1757, Charlestown
- Died
- 12 July 1804, Greenwich Village (aged 47)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Economist, philosopher, military personnel
- Field
- Politics
- Party
- Federalist Party
- Education
- Columbia College, Columbia University
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 8
- Wikipedia editions
- 104
Did you know
Was 30 when first delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787).
Lived to 47.
Shares a birthday with William James and Matteo Renzi.
Has a Wikipedia article in 104 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1787Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention
- 1789–1795United States Secretary of the Treasury
- 1799–1800Commanding General of the United States Army
Connections
- FatherJames A. Hamilton
- MotherRachel Faucitt Lavien
- SpouseElizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
- ChildPhilip Hamilton
- ChildAngelica Hamilton
- ChildAlexander Hamilton Jr.
- ChildJames Alexander Hamilton
- ChildWilliam S. Hamilton
- ChildEliza Hamilton Holly
- ChildPhilip Hamilton
- ChildJohn Church Hamilton
One has a profile here.
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences1791
- New Jersey Hall of Fame2021
Notable works
- Federalist Papers
- First Report on the Public Credit
- Report on a National Bank
- Report on Manufactures
- Second Report on Public Credit
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