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(1755 or 1757-1804) Writer, politician. Alexander Hamilton lived in Manhattan, New York. Along with John Jay and James Madison, Mr. Hamilton wrote a collection of 85 essays called “The Federalist Papers” (1787-88), which were published under the pseudonym “Publius.” Mr. Hamilton initiated the series of essays with the intention of persuading New York to approve the Federalist Constitution. “The Papers” are considered a classic work of American political theory.

Full Name

Alexander Hamilton

Locations

New York

Author's Timeline

Unknown

RESIDENCE

Mr. Hamilton lived in Manhattan, New York.

1755

BIRTH

Alexander Hamilton was born in the West Indies in 1755 or in 1757.

1787

LITWORK

The Federalist Papers


Along with John Jay and James Madison, Mr. Hamilton wrote a collection of 85 essays called "The Federalist Papers" (1787-88), which were published under the pseudonym "Publius." Mr. Hamilton initiated the series of essays with the intention of persuading New York to approve the Federalist Constitution. "The Papers" are considered a classic work of American political theory.

1804

DEATH

Mr. Hamilton died in Manhattan, New York, on July 12, 1804.

1804

INTERMENT

Mr. Hamilton was interred at Trinity Churchyard in Manhattan, New York.

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