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Mar 27, 2024 · February 6, 1756, Newark, New Jersey [U.S.] Died: September 14, 1836, Port Richmond, New York, U.S. (aged 80) Title / Office: vice president of the United States of America (1801-1805), United States. United States Senate (1791-1797), United States. (Show more) Political Affiliation: Democratic-Republican Party. Role In: Burr–Hamilton duel.
Apr 2, 2014 · Aaron Burr was the third vice president of the United States, serving under President Thomas Jefferson. Burr fatally shot his rival, Alexander Hamilton, during a duel. Updated: May 6, 2021
The death mask of Aaron Burr, taken on September 14, 1836, the day he died. Wikimedia Commons (CC By 2.0) Burr not only murdered Hamilton, but his own political fortunes as well.
Mar 8, 2024 · Burr-Hamilton duel, duel fought between U.S. Vice Pres. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, former first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, on July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, New Jersey, that resulted in the death of Hamilton the following day.
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 ...
Burr died deeply in debt on September 14, 1836, the same day his wife’s divorce was granted. Burr was once an American hero. However, from his duel with Hamilton on, Burr saw his career rapidly deteriorate and lost everything—power, station, wealth, and even his heritage through his last name.
Aaron Burr, (born Feb. 6, 1756, Newark, N.J.—died Sept. 14, 1836, Port Richmond, N.Y., U.S.), U.S. politician, third vice president of the U.S. (1801–05). He served in the American Revolution on George Washington ’s staff until 1779.
