Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton was an American economist, philosopher, military personnel, politician, aide-de-camp and military officer (1757–1804). He was born at Charlestown and died at New York City.

Also recorded as Publius; Hamilton; Alexander Hamilton, US Treasury secretary; A. Ham.

Overview

Also worked under the name Publius.

Born at Charlestown in 1757, died at New York City in 1804.

Identity and origins

He also worked under the name Publius. The authorities additionally record the headings Publius, Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton, US Treasury secretary and A. Ham. His recorded language was English. His recorded confession was Episcopal Church.

He was the child of James A. Hamilton and Rachel Faucitt Lavien. He married Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton. 4 children are recorded: Philip Hamilton, Angelica Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton Jr. and James Alexander Hamilton. Other recorded relations include Philip Schuyler.

Career and activity

He was employed by United States Department of the Treasury. Recorded positions include United States Secretary of the Treasury, Commanding General of the United States Army and Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention. He belonged to American Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and New York Manumission Society.

Work and production

Works recorded as notable number 5: Federalist Papers, First Report on the Public Credit, Report on a National Bank, Report on Manufactures and Second Report on Public Credit.

Catalogued works

60 works under this name are catalogued by Wikidata Query Service and Open Library. The first 12 are listed here.

Federalist Papers. First Report on the Public Credit. Report on Manufactures. A Full Vindication of the Measures of Congress. Federalist No. 1. Federalist No. 12. Federalist No. 11. Federalist No. 13. Federalist No. 15. Federalist No. 16. Federalist No. 17. Federalist No. 21.

Literature

4 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.

Hamilton [Douglas-Hamilton], Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton, Oxford Art Online, 2003. Hamilton, James Alexander, Oxford Music Online, 2021. Hamilton, 16th Duke of, (Alexander Douglas-Hamilton) (born 31 March 1978), Who's Who, 2007. Douglas, Alexander Hamilton, tenth Duke of Hamilton (1767–1852), Oxford Dictionary of National Biography, 2018.

In detail

Alexander Hamilton studied at Columbia College, Columbia University and Benicia High School. the recorded working language is English.

Employment is recorded with United States Department of the Treasury. Positions recorded include United States Secretary of the Treasury and Commanding General of the United States Army. Membership is recorded of American Philosophical Society, American Academy of Arts and Sciences and New York Manumission Society.

Works named in the authority record are Federalist Papers, First Report on the Public Credit, Report on a National Bank, Report on Manufactures and Second Report on Public Credit.

Distinctions recorded are Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and New Jersey Hall of Fame.

Chronology

  1. 1757Alexander Hamilton born at Charlestown.
  2. 1804Alexander Hamilton died at New York City.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Alexander Hamilton”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q178903: Alexander Hamilton

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