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  1. Founded the Manhattan Company

    He founded the Manhattan Company on September 1, 1799. Burr is remembered for his famous personal and political conflict with Alexander Hamilton, which culminated in the Burr–Hamilton duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804.
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    Aaron Burr - Wikipedia

    Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician, businessman, lawyer, and Founding Father who served as the third vice president of the United States from 1801 to 1805 during Thomas Jefferson's first presidential term. He founded the Manhattan Company on September 1, 1799. Burr … See more

    Aaron Burr Jr. was born on February 6, 1756, in Newark, located in what was then the Province of New Jersey. He was the second child of the Reverend Aaron Burr Sr., … See more

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    Burr resumed his study of law in the autumn of 1780. He was licensed as an attorney in Albany, New York, in January 1782, and was admitted to the bar as a counselor that April. … See more

    In the 1800 presidential election, Burr combined the political influence of the Manhattan Company with party campaign innovations to deliver New York's support for Jefferson. That year, New York's state legislature was to choose the presidential electors, as they … See more

    In addition to his daughter Theodosia, Burr was the father of at least three other children and he adopted two sons. Burr also acted as a parent to his two stepsons by his wife's first … See more

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    During the American Revolutionary War, Burr took part in Colonel Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec, an arduous trek of more than 300 miles (480 km) through the northern frontier of the Province of Massachusetts Bay (now Maine). Arnold was impressed by … See more

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    Jefferson never trusted Burr, so he was effectively shut out of party matters. As vice president, Burr earned praise from some enemies for his … See more

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    After Burr left the vice presidency at the end of his term in 1805, he journeyed to the western frontier, areas west of the Allegheny Mountains and down the Ohio River Valley, eventually reaching the lands acquired in the See more

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  4. Aaron Burr - Hamilton, Duel & Death - Biography

    Apr 2, 2014 · Aaron Burr was the third vice president of the United States, serving under President Thomas Jefferson. Burr fatally shot his rival, Alexander Hamilton, during a duel.

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  6. Aaron Burr | Biography, Alexander Hamilton, Duel,

    Sep 10, 2024 · Aaron Burr was the third vice president of the United States (1801–05), who killed his political rival, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel (1804).

  7. Aaron Burr: Yes, He Killed Hamilton, But What Else Did …

    Jun 17, 2020 · Aaron Burr was a controversial figure in American history, known for killing Alexander Hamilton in a duel, serving as Thomas Jefferson's vice president, and plotting to create a new country. Learn about his life, …

  8. 12 Facts About Aaron Burr

    Jul 17, 2024 · Best known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton, Burr's life was filled with far more than that single event. From his early years as a Revolutionary War hero to his later life as a political pariah, Burr's journey is a fascinating …

  9. Aaron Burr - American Battlefield Trust

    Aaron Burr was a lawyer, warrior, and politician who served as a hero of the Revolutionary War, a senator, and a vice president. He was also involved in the Hamilton duel, the Burr conspiracy, and the impeachment trial of Samuel Chase.

  10. Aaron Burr | Facts, Early Years, Life, Death, Military

    Feb 18, 2020 · Aaron Burr was the third Vice President of the United States, a colonel in the Continental Army, successful lawyer, and a brilliant politician. However, he is best known as the man who killed Alexander Hamilton.

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