The story of Alexander Hamilton’s children begins with an unexpected marriage. In December 1780, Alexander, an orphan with little social standing, wed Elizabeth “Eliza” Schuyler, the ...
Meet Alexander Hamilton, a key figure in U.S. history. Born in the Caribbean, he played a crucial role in the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and co-authored the influential Federalist papers.
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.