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    George Washington

    President of the United States from 1789 to 1797

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  1. 4 days ago · George Washington (born February 22 [February 11, Old Style], 1732, Westmoreland county, Virginia [U.S.]—died December 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Virginia, U.S.) was an American general and commander in chief of the colonial armies in the American Revolution (1775–83) and subsequently first president of the United States (1789–97).

  2. Oct 29, 2009 · Less than three years after leaving office, he died at his Virginia plantation, Mount Vernon, at age 67. George Washington's Early Years.

  3. On Dec. 14, 1799, three doctors were summoned to Mount Vernon in Fairfax County, Va., to attend to a critically ill, 67-year-old man who happened to be known as “the father of our country.”

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  5. Apr 3, 2014 · Lawrence’s only child, Sarah, died two months later and Washington became the head of one of Virginia's most prominent estates, Mount Vernon. He was 20 years old.

  6. When George Washington left office at 65, he was the picture of health—at least for a man of his age living in the 18th century. Less than three years later, he was dead of a sudden illness...

  7. When he was eleven years old, his father Augustine died, leaving most of his property to George's adult half brothers. The income from what remained was just sufficient to maintain Mary Washington and her children.

  8. Unfortunately, his solitude lasted less than three years as he died on December 14, 1799 at age 67. Death of a Founding Father. George Washington Custis was the son of John Custis, the son of Martha Washington from her first marriage to Daniel Custis. George Washington Custis was thus Martha Washington's grandson.

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