Alexander Hamilton
American Founding Father and statesman (1755/1757–1804)
1757 — 1804
Quick Facts
Profession
American Founding Father and statesman (1755/1757–1804)
Born
January 11, 1757
Died
1804 (age ~47)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
writer, lawyer, military personnel
United StatesBorn in CharlestownDied in New York City
1757
Born in Charlestown (1757-01-11)
1787
PositionDelegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787–1787)
1789
PositionUnited States Secretary of the Treasury (1789–1795)
1799
PositionCommanding General of the United States Army (1799–1800)
1804
Died in New York City
About
Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.
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Who is Alexander Hamilton?+
Alexander Hamilton was an American military officer, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first U.S. secretary of the treasury from 1789 to 1795 under the presidency of George Washington. He also founded America's first political party, the Federalist Party, in 1791.
What does the name Alexander mean?+
The name Alexander means "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Alexander Hamilton born?+
Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757.
When did Alexander Hamilton die?+
Alexander Hamilton died in 1804, at approximately 47 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.
The name Alexander is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek, most famously held by Alexander the Great.. Etymology: *h₂lek- Borrowed from Alexander, from Ἀλέξανδρος, from to defend + ἀνδρ-, the stem of man. Alexandre.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alexander — January 11, 1757
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
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