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Hamilton, Alexander

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Hamilton, Alexander (1755–1804) US statesman. During the American Revolution, he served as George Washington's aide-de-camp and secretary. Hamilton was the principal contributor to The Federalist Papers (1788), advocating the new US Constitution. As first secretary of the treasury (1789–95), he established the national currency and the Bank of the United States (1791). In 1800, he alienated many within the Federalist Party by supporting Thomas Jefferson's bid for the presidency. In 1804, he thwarted Aaron Burr's campaign for governor of New York. Burr challenged him to a duel and killed him.

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