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Alexander Hamilton was born on January 11, 1757, in Charlestown, Nevis . He was a prominent figure in early American history, known for his work as an economist, philosopher, military personnel, lawyer, politician, writer, businessperson, aide-de-camp, and officer in the armed forces . Hamilton held citizenship in the United States .
Hamilton was educated at Columbia University . He is best known as one of the founding fathers of the United States and for authoring several of "The Federalist Papers" . Additionally, he founded both the Federalist Party and BNY Mellon .
Alexander Hamilton was the father of several children, including William S. Hamilton, James Alexander Hamilton, John Church Hamilton, Alexander Hamilton Jr., Philip Hamilton (the second), Eliza Hamilton Holly, and Angelica Hamilton .
Hamilton passed away on July 12, 1804, in New York City .
