Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

American philanthropist and wife of Alexander Hamilton (1757–1854)
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton
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Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton

Summary

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton is a human[1]. She was born in Albany[2]. She was born on August 9, 1757[3]. She died in Washington, D.C.[4]. She died on November 9, 1854[5]. She worked as a philanthropist[6] and hymnwriter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,076 views/month, #5,526 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's place of birth was Albany[2].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton passed away in Washington, D.C.[4].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was born on August 9, 1757[3].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton died on November 9, 1854[5].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton is buried at Trinity Church Cemetery[9].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's father was Philip Schuyler[10].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's mother was Catherine Van Rensselaer[11].
  • Among Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's spouses was Alexander Hamilton[12].
  • A child of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was Philip Hamilton[13].
  • A child of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was Angelica Hamilton[14].
  • A child of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was Alexander Hamilton Jr.[15].
  • A child of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was James Alexander Hamilton[16].
  • A child of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was John Church Hamilton[17].
  • A child of Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was William S. Hamilton[18].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton held citizenship in United States[19].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton held citizenship in British America[20].
  • English was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's native language[21].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton worked as a philanthropist[6].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton worked as a hymnwriter[7].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's religion is recorded as Reformed Church in America[22].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton is recorded as female[23].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's family is recorded as Schuyler family[25].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's family is recorded as Hamilton family[26].
  • Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's Commons category is recorded as Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was born in Albany[2]. She was born on August 9, 1757[3]. Her father was Philip Schuyler[10]. Her mother was Catherine Van Rensselaer[11]. English was her native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philanthropist[6] and hymnwriter[7].

Personal Life

Among Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's spouses was Alexander Hamilton[12]. Children include Philip Hamilton[13], a poet[28], 1782–1801[29], of United States[30]; Angelica Hamilton[14], 1784–1857[31], of United States[32]; Alexander Hamilton Jr.[15], a politician[33], 1786–1875[34], of United States[35]; James Alexander Hamilton[16], a lawyer[36], 1788–1878[37], of United States[38]; John Church Hamilton[17], a lawyer[39], 1792–1882[40], of United States[41]; and William S. Hamilton[18], a miner[42], 1797–1850[43], of United States[44]. Her religion is recorded as Reformed Church in America[22].

Death and Burial

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton died on November 9, 1854[5]. She passed away in Washington, D.C.[4]. Burial took place at Trinity Church Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,076 views/month, #5,526 of 1,000,298).[8] She has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] She is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton born?

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton was born in Albany[2].

Where did Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton die?

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton died in Washington, D.C.[4].

Who were Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's parents?

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's father was Philip Schuyler[10]. Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's mother was Catherine Van Rensselaer[11].

Who was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton married to?

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton's spouses include Alexander Hamilton[12].

What did Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton do for work?

Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton worked as philanthropist[6] and hymnwriter[7].

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  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Hamilton, Elizabeth Schuyler (09 August 1757–09 November 1854), statesman's wife and charity worker. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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