Alexander Hamilton
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Alexander Hamilton
Summary
Alexander Hamilton is a human[1]. Born in Charlestown[2], he… he was born on January 11, 1757[3]. He died in New York City[4]. He died on July 12, 1804[5]. He worked as an economist[6], philosopher[7], military personnel[8], politician[9], and aide-de-camp[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]
Key Facts
- Alexander Hamilton was born in Charlestown[2].
- Alexander Hamilton died in New York City[4].
- Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757[3].
- Alexander Hamilton was born on January 1, 1757[12].
- Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1755[13].
- Alexander Hamilton was born on 1755[14].
- Alexander Hamilton died on July 12, 1804[5].
- Alexander Hamilton died on January 1, 1804[15].
- Alexander Hamilton is buried at Trinity Churchyard[16].
- Alexander Hamilton's father was James A. Hamilton[17].
- Alexander Hamilton's mother was Rachel Faucitt Lavien[18].
- Among Alexander Hamilton's spouses was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[19].
- A child of Alexander Hamilton was Philip Hamilton[20].
- A child of Alexander Hamilton was Angelica Hamilton[21].
- A child of Alexander Hamilton was Alexander Hamilton Jr.[22].
- A child of Alexander Hamilton was James Alexander Hamilton[23].
- A child of Alexander Hamilton was William S. Hamilton[24].
- A child of Alexander Hamilton was Eliza Hamilton Holly[25].
- Alexander Hamilton held citizenship in United States[26].
- Alexander Hamilton's professions included economist[6].
- Alexander Hamilton worked as a philosopher[7].
- Alexander Hamilton's professions included military personnel[8].
- Alexander Hamilton worked as a politician[9].
- Alexander Hamilton's professions included aide-de-camp[10].
- Alexander Hamilton's professions included military officer[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Born in Charlestown[2], Alexander Hamilton… Recorded date of birth include January 11, 1757[3], January 1, 1757[12], January 11, 1755[13], and 1755[14]. His father was James A. Hamilton[17]. His mother was Rachel Faucitt Lavien[18].
Education
Educated at Columbia College[28], a college[29], in United States[30], founded in 1754[31]; Columbia University[32], a private university[33], in United States[34], founded in 1754[35], headquartered in Manhattan[36]; and Benicia High School[37], a high school[38], in United States[39], founded in 1892[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include economist[6], philosopher[7], military personnel[8], politician[9], aide-de-camp[10], and military officer[27]. Alexander Hamilton was employed by United States Department of the Treasury[41]. Positions held include United States Secretary of the Treasury[42], a position[43], in United States[44], founded in 1789[45]; Commanding General of the United States Army[46], a military rank[47], in United States[48], founded in 1775[49]; and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention[50].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Federalist Papers[51], First Report on the Public Credit[52], and Report on a National Bank[53]. Things named for Alexander Hamilton include Hamilton College[54], a liberal arts college in the United States[55], in United States[56], founded in 1793[57]; Hamilton County[58], a county of New York[59], in United States[60], founded in 1847[61]; Fort Hamilton[62], a military base[63], in United States[64], founded in 1825[65]; Hamilton Township[66]; Alexander Hamilton Bridge[67]; Manhattan Institute Alexander Hamilton Award[68]; and he[69].
Recognition
Awards received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[70] and New Jersey Hall of Fame[71].
Personal Life
Alexander Hamilton was married to Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[19]. Children include Philip Hamilton[20], a poet[72], 1782–1801[73], of United States[74]; Angelica Hamilton[21], 1784–1857[75], of United States[76]; Alexander Hamilton Jr.[22], a politician[77], 1786–1875[78], of United States[79]; James Alexander Hamilton[23], a lawyer[80], 1788–1878[81], of United States[82]; William S. Hamilton[24], a miner[83], 1797–1850[84], of United States[85]; and Eliza Hamilton Holly[25], 1799–1859[86], of United States[87]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[88]. He was affiliated with the Federalist Party[89].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include July 12, 1804[5] and January 1, 1804[15]. Alexander Hamilton died in New York City[4]. The cause of death was gunshot wound[90]. He is buried at Trinity Churchyard[16].
Why It Matters
Alexander Hamilton has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[91]
Works attributed to him include Federalist Papers[92], a written work[93]; First Report on the Public Credit[94], a report[95]; Second Report on Public Credit[96], a report[97]; and Report on Manufactures[98], a report[99]. Entities named for him include Hamilton College[54], a liberal arts college in the United States[55], in United States[56], founded in 1793[57]; Hamilton County[58], a county of New York[59], in United States[60], founded in 1847[61]; Fort Hamilton[62], a military base[63], in United States[64], founded in 1825[65]; Hamilton Township[66]; and Alexander Hamilton Bridge[67].
FAQs
Where was Alexander Hamilton born?
Born in Charlestown[2], Alexander Hamilton…
Where did Alexander Hamilton die?
Alexander Hamilton died in New York City[4].
Who were Alexander Hamilton's parents?
Alexander Hamilton's father was James A. Hamilton[17]. Alexander Hamilton's mother was Rachel Faucitt Lavien[18].
Who was Alexander Hamilton married to?
Alexander Hamilton's spouses include Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[19].
What did Alexander Hamilton do for work?
Alexander Hamilton worked as economist[6], philosopher[7], military personnel[8], politician[9], and aide-de-camp[10].
Where did Alexander Hamilton go to school?
Alexander Hamilton was educated at Columbia College[28], Columbia University[32], and Benicia High School[37].
What awards did Alexander Hamilton receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[70] and New Jersey Hall of Fame[71].