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See Schuyler family. Margarita " Peggy " Schuyler Van Rensselaer (September 19, 1758 – March 14, 1801) was the third daughter of Continental Army General Philip Schuyler. She was the wife of Stephen Van Rensselaer III, sister of Angelica Schuyler Church, Philip Jeremiah Schuyler, and Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton, and sister-in-law of John ...
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- Peggy Schuyler’s name wasn’t actually Peggy. Peggy was a nickname; depending on the source, she was either Margaret or Margarita Schuyler. She was born in Albany in September 1758.
- Peggy Schuyler had “a kind of wicked wit.” The Schuyler family was one of the wealthiest in New York, and each daughter was, according to Hamilton biographer Ron Chernow, “smart, beautiful, gregarious, and rich … they collectively charmed and delighted all the visitors to the Schuyler mansion in Albany.”
- Peggy Schuyler first became acquainted with Alexander Hamilton via letter. In 1780, shortly after Hamilton began courting Eliza (or, as Hamilton also called her, Betsey), Washington’s aide-de-camp wrote to Peggy at length of his love for her sister; he included a bit of flattery for good measure
- Alexander Hamilton wrote a piece in which he hoped Peggy Schuyler would serve as the main character. In October 1780, Hamilton wrote to Eliza, asking her to tell Peggy that he’d soon open a letter he had from her.
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Peggy Schuyler. "And Peggy!" — Peggy, The Schuyler Sisters. Peggy Schuyler in the musical, portrayed by Jasmine Cephas Jones. Biographical information. Also known as. Peggy, Margarita Van Rensselaer, Margarita Schuyler Van Rensselaer. Born. September 24, 1758. Albany, Province of New York. Died. March 14, 1801 (aged 42)
Aug 13, 2020 · Peggy Schuyler is a minor character in Hamilton, but the musical leaves out a great deal of key information about her life and personality. Learn how the musical depicts her differently from the real Peggy, who was a bold and independent woman, a political ally of Hamilton, and a mother of his son.
Jul 3, 2020 · And Peggy? Whatever happened to her? Here’s a look at the liberties Hamilton takes with the sisters—and why the show is nevertheless such a testament to their tale. Angelica, Eliza, and Peggy...
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Jul 10, 2020 · Peggy Schuyler was the youngest of the three Schuyler sisters, who played a significant role in the American Revolution. She married Stephen Van Rensselaer, a loyalist and aide-de-camp to Gen. Philip Schuyler, and became the sister-in-law of Alexander Hamilton.
Jul 16, 2020 · Peggy Schuyler was a quick-witted and sarcastic sister of Angelica and Eliza, who survived a tomahawk attack and married Stephen Van Rensselaer. She died in 1801, and Hamilton visited her before her death, according to Chernow's novel.
