He died in a tragic duel with his political rival, Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757, in Nevis, British West Indies. His father, James Hamilton, was a Scottish trader.
His firm support for a strong central government set him apart, but his life ended tragically in a duel with Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton had a difficult and laborious childhood. His father ...
Alexander Hamilton ... March 1: Hamilton writes to Washington, declining any future military pay for his services and refusing a pension. He embraces civilian life and later in the year is ...
This two-hour documentary captures the amazing life and times of America's forgotten founding father, Alexander Hamilton. Exploring the iconic American political and financial institutions he helped ...
If you know the story or have seen the musical, you know what happens next, not just in Hamilton’s life, but in the founding of our country. I read Ron Chernow’s biography Alexander Hamilton ...
Alexander Hamilton Jr. also had some other extraordinary experiences in his life. In the 1830s, in a strange twist of fate, he represented Aaron Burr’s ex-wife during their divorce proceedings.