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Elizabeth Hamilton (née Schuyler / ˈ s k aɪ l ər /; August 9, 1757 – November 9, 1854 [2]) was an American socialite and philanthropist. She was the wife of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and was a passionate champion and defender of Hamilton's work and efforts in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
Alexander's other final words were "If they break this Union, They will break my heart" (as per Ron Chernow's biography on Alexander Hamilton) "[12] [unreliable source?] [note 6] — Alexander Hamilton, American statesman (12 July 1804), addressing his wife after being mortally shot by his rival Aaron Burr in a duel
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 January 2025. American socialite (1756–1814) Not to be confused with Angelica Schuyler Crosby. Angelica Schuyler Church Engraving from a painting of Angelica Church by Richard Cosway, c. 1790 Born Angelica Schuyler (1756-02-20) February 20, 1756 Albany, Province of New York Died March 6, 1814 (1814 ...
After an initial request of $1,000 [180] to which Hamilton complied, Reynolds invited Hamilton to renew his visits to his wife "as a friend" [181] only to extort forced "loans" after each visit that, most likely in collusion, Maria solicited with her letters. In the end, the blackmail payments totaled over $1,300 including the initial extortion.
Alexander Hamilton at around the time of the scandal, 1799. The Hamilton–Reynolds affair was the first major sex scandal in United States political history. It involved Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, who conducted an affair with Maria Reynolds from 1791 to 1792, during the presidency of George Washington.
Maria Reynolds (née Lewis; March 30, 1768 – March 25, 1828) was the wife of James Reynolds, and was Alexander Hamilton's mistress between 1791 and 1792. She became the object of much scrutiny after the release of the Reynolds Pamphlet and central in America's first political sex scandal.
Angelica Hamilton (September 25, 1784 – February 6, 1857) was the second child and eldest daughter of Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton, who was the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States.
Alexander Hamilton: 28: December 26, 1787 The Same Subject Continued: The Idea of Restraining the Legislative Authority in Regard to the Common Defense Considered Alexander Hamilton: 29: January 9, 1788 Concerning the Militia Alexander Hamilton: 30: December 28, 1787 Concerning the General Power of Taxation Alexander Hamilton: 31: January 1, 1788