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Maria Reynolds (née Lewis; March 30, 1768 – March 25, 1828) was the wife of James Reynolds, and was Alexander Hamilton's mistress between 1791 and 1792. She became the object of much scrutiny after the release of the Reynolds Pamphlet and central in America's first political sex scandal.
Apr 20, 2018 · Maria Reynolds Approaches Alexander Hamilton. According to Hamilton’s version of events, which he shared with the world in 1797, Maria (probably pronounced “Mah-rye-ah”) Reynolds came to his...
- Sarah Pruitt
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Maria Reynolds, a 23-year-old blonde, came to Hamilton’s Philadelphia residence to ask for help. Her husband, James Reynolds, had abandoned her—not that it was a significant loss,...
Sep 17, 2023 · With her husband James, Maria Reynolds extorted thousands of dollars from Alexander Hamilton after she had an affair with him between 1791 and 1792.
- Kara Goldfarb
Sep 10, 2020 · Portrayed by Jasmine Cephas Jones, Maria Reynolds plays a prominent role in Hamilton on Disney+. Here's what the popular musical leaves out.
The Hamilton–Reynolds affair was the first major sex scandal in United States political history. It involved Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who conducted an affair with Maria Reynolds from 1791 to 1792, during the presidency of George Washington.
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Oct 9, 2018 · Maria Reynolds is best known for her role in the United States' first political sex scandal. As the mistress of Alexander Hamilton, Maria was the subject of much gossip and speculation, and she ultimately found herself embroiled in a blackmail scheme. Fast Facts: Maria Reynolds.
