Hamilton,Alexander

Hamilton,Alexander
Hamilton, Alexander. 1755?-1804.
American politician. The first U.S. secretary of the treasury (1789-1795), he established the national bank and public credit system. Hamilton was mortally wounded in a duel with his political rival Aaron Burr.
  Ham'il·toʹni·an (-tōʹnē-ən) adj. & n.

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