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    George Clinton

    Vice president of the United States from 1805 to 1812

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  1. George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) [a] was an American soldier, statesman, and Founding Father of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as the first governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and again ...

  2. George Clinton was an American soldier, statesman, and Founding Father of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as the first governor of New York from 1777 to 1795 and again from 1801 to 1804. Along with John C. Calhoun, he is one of two vice presidents to hold ...

  3. Apr 16, 2024 · American Revolution. French and Indian War. George Clinton (born July 26, 1739, Little Britain, N.Y., U.S.—died April 20, 1812, Washington, D.C.) was the fourth vice president of the United States (1805–12) in the administrations of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Clinton was the son of Charles Clinton, a farmer and surveyor, and ...

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  5. vice president of the United States from 1805 to 1812 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and politician. He was the first (and longest-serving) governor of New York. He then was Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (1805–1812).

  6. Jan 29, 2024 · George Clinton Quick Facts. Born — George Clinton was born on July 26, 1739, in Ulster County, New York. Parents — His parents were Colonel Charles Clinton and Elizabeth Dennison. Died — Clinton died on April 20, 1812, in Washington, D.C., at the age of 72. Buried — He is buried at the Old Dutch Churchyard in Kingston, New York.

  7. Clinton served again as governor of New York from 1801 to 1804. Despite having run unsuccessfully for vice president in 1788 and 1792, Clinton ran for the position again in 1804. Democratic-Republicans found him attractive as a candidate because, being from New York, he helped geographically balance President Thomas Jefferson from Virginia.

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