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    Aaron Burr

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    Aaron Burr

    Aaron Burr’s legacy as a founding father is peculiar. He was a hero of the Revolutionary War, United States senator, and vice president. Although, at the time of his death, he was a debtor, tried on charges of treason, and had few friends left, Burr was once a famous American hero. But from his late life to his modern-day legacy, Burr, like Benedict Arnold, has become a symbol of American infamy.

    Burr was born into a family of very high regard. His father, Aaron Burr Sr. was a prominent Presbyterian minister and the second president of the College of New Jersey (later Princeton University). His mother, Esther Edwards Burr, was the daughter of Jonathan Edwards, the most famous American theologian. förnamn Burr was born on February 6, 1756, in Newark, New Jersey. Burr’s father died when he was only one year old, and his mother died the following year. Burr became an orphan at the age of two years old. After the death of his parents, Aaron and his sisters moved in with

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    Aaron Burr

    (1756-1836)

    Who Was Aaron Burr?

    Aaron Burr was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1791. In 1800, he ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. presidency, and became vice president instead. During a duel in 1804, Burr killed Alexander Hamilton. In 1807, he was charged with conspiracy, which ruined his political career. In 1812, he rebuilt his law practice.

    Early Life

    Aaron Burr was born in Newark, New Jersey, on February 6, 1756, to a long line of English gentry who had been active in politics. Burr's father was a Presbyterian minister and the president of the College of New Jersey. After the loss of both of his parents, Burr and his sister went to live with their wealthy maternal uncle.

    In 1769, at the age of 13, Burr enrolled at the College of New Jersey, graduating summa cum laude in only three years.

    Military and Law

    After graduating from the College of New Jersey, Burr began attending Litchfield Law School in Connecticut. His studies were soon put on hold, however, with

    Aaron Burr

    In office
    March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1805
    PresidentThomas Jefferson
    Preceded byThomas Jefferson
    Succeeded byGeorge Clinton
    In office
    March 4, 1791 – March 3, 1797
    Preceded byPhilip Schuyler
    Succeeded byPhilip Schuyler
    In office
    September 29, 1789 – November 8, 1791
    GovernorGeorge Clinton
    Preceded byRichard Varick
    Succeeded byMorgan Lewis
    Born

    Aaron Burr Jr.


    (1756-02-06)February 6, 1756
    Newark, New Jersey, British America
    DiedSeptember 14, 1836(1836-09-14) (aged 80)
    Staten Island, New York, U.S.
    Resting placePrinceton Cemetery
    Political partyDemocratic-Republican
    Spouse(s)
    Children7 or more including:
    Theodosia
    John
    Aaron
    RelativesAaron Burr Sr. (Father)
    Esther Edwards (Mother)
    EducationPrinceton University (BA)
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    Allegiance United States
    Branch/serviceContinental Army
    Years of service