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In the July 11, 1804, duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, Burr shot Hamilton in the stomach. Hamilton was immediately transported to the home of William Bayard Jr. in Greenwich Village for medical attention, but succumbed to his wounds the following day.
Jun 4, 2023 · Alexander Hamilton died on July 12, 1804, one day after being shot in the abdomen during a duel with longtime rival Aaron Burr in Weehawken, New Jersey. American history will never forget the notorious Hamilton-Burr duel.
Nov 9, 2009 · Alexander Hamilton's beloved first-born son, Philip, was killed in a duel in 1801 while attempting to defend his father's honor against attacks by New York lawyer George Eacker.
Jan 12, 2018 · Alexander Hamilton’s Death: Suicide or Lost Shot. Alexander Hamilton's duel with Aaron Burr was likely a bid for immortality, not revenge. by Peter R. Henriques 1/12/2018. Artist's rendering of the 1804 duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr was heavy on the drama. (Granger NYC)
Aug 12, 2024 · Burr-Hamilton duel, duel fought between U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, former secretary of the U.S. Treasury, on July 11, 1804, that resulted in the death of Hamilton the following day.
Jul 8, 2024 · In addition to his accomplishments as a U.S. statesman, Alexander Hamilton is remembered for his untimely death in a duel with Aaron Burr, who was the U.S. vice president at the time. Hamilton received renewed attention in the 21st century with the enormous popularity of the Tony Award -winning musical Hamilton , written by Lin-Manuel Miranda .
Nov 24, 2009 · On July 11, 1804, in one of the most famous duels in American history, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shoots his long-time political antagonist Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton, a leading...