Aaron Burr

Quick Facts

Full Name	Aaron Burr
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Feb 6, 1756(1756-02-06)
Age	268
Date Of Death	September 14, 1836, Staten Island, New York, NY
Birthplace	Newark
Country	United States
Birth City	New Jersey
Horoscope	Aquarius

Aaron Burr Biography

Aaron Burr is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on February 6, 1756 in Newark, New Jersey, United States. 3rd. Vice President of the United States from 1801 to 1805 who was one of the first Senators from New York. He infamously killed his rival, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel.

He killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel after he accused Hamilton of tarnishing his good name.

His grandfather was Jonathan Edwards, a well-known Calvinist theologian. He was married twice; he had three children.

Aaron Burr Net Worth

Aaron Burr is one of the richest Politician from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Aaron Burr 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The American Whig Society and Cliosophic Society trained him for a life in politics.

He left his legacy through the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Aaron Burr height 5 feet 6 inches Aaron weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Aaron Burr Dating?

According to our records, Aaron Burr married to Eliza Jumel , Theodosia Bartow Prevost. As of December 1, 2023, Aaron Burr’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Aaron Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Aaron Burr celebrates birthday on February 6 of every year.

Top Facts about Aaron Burr

1. Aaron Burr was the third Vice President of the United States.
2. He served under Thomas Jefferson from 1801 to 1805.
3. Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel in 1804.
4. He was charged with treason but acquitted in 1807.
5. Burr ran for governor of New York and lost in 1804.
6. He founded The Manhattan Company, which later became Chase Bank.
7. Burr had a daughter named Theodosia who disappeared at sea.
8. He was born on February 6, 1756, in Newark, New Jersey.
9. Burr graduated from Princeton University at age 17.
10. After his vice presidency, he traveled to Europe and practiced law

Was Aaron Burr tried for killing Hamilton?

Soon under the threat of prosecution for murder, Burr fled, initially to Philadelphia but ultimately into infamy, though he would never be tried for murder. He had hoped to restore his reputation and political career by dueling Hamilton; instead, he extinguished them.

What happened to Aaron Burr after he shot Hamilton?

In the aftermath of the duel, Alexander Hamilton was lionized for his achievements, while Aaron Burr lived in his foe’s shadow , enmeshed in a series of scandals that ended his once promising career.

Did Aaron Burr own slaves?

After leaving military service in 1779, Burr practiced law in New York City, where he became a leading politician and helped form the new Jeffersonian Democratic-Republican Party. As a New York Assemblyman in 1785, Burr supported a bill to end slavery, despite having owned slaves himself.

Why did Aaron Burr duel with Hamilton?

The two men had long been political rivals, but the immediate cause of the duel was disparaging remarks Hamilton had allegedly made about Burr at a dinner.

What were Alexander Hamilton last words?

Hamilton gasped, “ I am a dead man ” and collapsed. He lapsed in and out of consciousness while being rowed back across the Hudson River to New York. He was taken to a friend’s mansion, his family rushing to his side. He was partially paralyzed by then.