James Alexander Hamilton

American soldier and Secretary of State (1788–1878)
Person human Q3430859
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James Alexander Hamilton

Summary

James Alexander Hamilton is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 14, 1788[3]. He died on September 24, 1878[4]. He worked as a lawyer[5], soldier[6], United States Secretary of State[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in New York City[2], James Alexander Hamilton…
  • James Alexander Hamilton was born on April 14, 1788[3].
  • James Alexander Hamilton died on September 24, 1878[4].
  • Burial took place at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[10].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's father was Alexander Hamilton[11].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's mother was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[12].
  • Among James Alexander Hamilton's spouses was Mary Hamilton[13].
  • A child of James Alexander Hamilton was Alexander Hamilton, Jr.[14].
  • A child of James Alexander Hamilton was Eliza Hamilton Schuyler[15].
  • A child of James Alexander Hamilton was Frances Bowdoin[16].
  • James Alexander Hamilton held citizenship in United States[17].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's professions included lawyer[5].
  • James Alexander Hamilton worked as a soldier[6].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's professions included United States Secretary of State[7].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's professions included politician[8].
  • James Alexander Hamilton held the position of United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York[18].
  • James Alexander Hamilton held the position of United States Secretary of State[19].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].
  • James Alexander Hamilton is recorded as male[21].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • James Alexander Hamilton was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's archives at is recorded as New York Public Library Main Branch[24].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's family name is recorded as Hamilton[25].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's given name is recorded as James[26].
  • James Alexander Hamilton's given name is recorded as Alexander[27].

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Origins and Family

James Alexander Hamilton was born in New York City[2]. He was born on April 14, 1788[3]. His father was Alexander Hamilton[11]. His mother was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[12].

Education

James Alexander Hamilton's education included a stint at Columbia University[20].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include lawyer[5], soldier[6], United States Secretary of State[7], and politician[8]. Positions held include United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York[18], a position[28], in United States[29], founded in 1815[30] and United States Secretary of State[19], a public office[31], in United States[32], founded in 1789[33].

Personal Life

Among James Alexander Hamilton's spouses was Mary Hamilton[13]. Children include Alexander Hamilton, Jr.[14], a lawyer[34], 1816–1889[35], of United States[36]; Eliza Hamilton Schuyler[15], 1811–1863[37], of United States[38]; and Frances Bowdoin[16], 1813–1887[39]. He was affiliated with the Democratic Party[23].

Death and Burial

James Alexander Hamilton died on September 24, 1878[4]. He is buried at Sleepy Hollow Cemetery[10].

Why It Matters

James Alexander Hamilton ranks in the top 0.69% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (364 views/month, #6,937 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 22 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was James Alexander Hamilton born?

James Alexander Hamilton was born in New York City[2].

Who were James Alexander Hamilton's parents?

James Alexander Hamilton's father was Alexander Hamilton[11]. James Alexander Hamilton's mother was Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton[12].

Who was James Alexander Hamilton married to?

James Alexander Hamilton's spouses include Mary Hamilton[13].

What did James Alexander Hamilton do for work?

James Alexander Hamilton worked as lawyer[5], soldier[6], United States Secretary of State[7], and politician[8].

Where did James Alexander Hamilton go to school?

James Alexander Hamilton was educated at Columbia University[20].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [14] . wikidata.org.
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  12. [16] . Geni.com. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . A New Nation Votes: American Electoral Returns, 1788-1825. Retrieved . elections.lib.tufts.edu. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [10] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . archives.nypl.org. Retrieved . archives.nypl.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  21. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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