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Alexander Hamilton

1757 – 1804

About this person

Wikipedia Summary

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 1789.

Biographical & Professional Details

Date of birth
January 11, 1757
Charlestown
Date of death
July 12, 1804
New York City
Citizenship

United States

Occupations & fields
economistphilosophermilitary personnelpoliticianaide-de-campmilitary officer
Awards & honours
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and SciencesNew Jersey Hall of Fame
Notable works
Federalist PapersFirst Report on the Public CreditReport on a National BankReport on ManufacturesSecond Report on Public Credit
Field and occupation
americký politik
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