His articles and reviews have appeared in numerous publications, including The American Historical Review, The Journal of American History, The Times Literary Supplement and Foreign Affairs. "Reaffirm ...
Alexander Hamilton is born on the British island of ... Washington's successor in the first contested presidential election in U.S. history, receiving 71 electoral votes to Jefferson's 68.
He died in a tragic duel with his political rival, Aaron Burr. Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757, in Nevis, British West Indies. His father, James Hamilton, was a Scottish trader.