Alexander Hamilton
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1st United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office September 11, 1789 – January 31, 1795 |
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President | George Washington |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Oliver Wolcott Jr. |
8th Senior Officer of the United States Army | |
In office December 14, 1799 – June 15, 1800 |
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President | John Adams |
Preceded by | George Washington |
Succeeded by | James Wilkinson |
Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from New York | |
In office November 3, 1788 – March 2, 1789 |
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Preceded by | Egbert Benson |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
In office November 4, 1782 – June 21, 1783 |
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Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1755-01-11)January 11, 1755 or 1757[a] Charlestown, Colony of Nevis, British Leeward Islands |
Died | (aged 47 or 49) New York City, U.S. |
Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | |
Children | |
Relatives | Hamilton family |
Education | King's College Columbia College (MA) |
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Years of service |
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Rank | Major general |
Commands | U.S. Army Senior Officer |
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Alexander Hamilton
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1st United States Secretary of the Treasury | |
In office September 11, 1789 – January 31, 1795 |
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President | George Washington |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Oliver Wolcott Jr. |
8th Senior Officer of the United States Army | |
In office December 14, 1799 – June 15, 1800 |
|
President | John Adams |
Preceded by | George Washington |
Succeeded by | James Wilkinson |
Delegate to the Congress of the Confederation from New York | |
In office November 3, 1788 – March 2, 1789 |
|
Preceded by | Egbert Benson |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
In office November 4, 1782 – June 21, 1783 |
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Preceded by | Seat established |
Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | (1755-01-11)January 11, 1755 or 1757[a] Charlestown, Colony of Nevis, British Leeward Islands |
Died | (aged 47 or 49) New York City, U.S. |
Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
Resting place | Trinity Church Cemetery |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Federalist |
Spouse | |
Children | |
Relatives | Hamilton family |
Education | King's College Columbia College (MA) |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Allegiance |
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Branch/service | |
Years of service |
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Rank | Major general |
Commands | U.S. Army Senior Officer |
Battles/wars | |