Aaron Burr

Aaron Burr was born in New Jersey on February 6, 1756, and died on September 14, 1836. His father was Reverend Aaron Burr, who was the President of the College of New Jersey, which later became Princeton. Burr's mother was Esther Edwards Burr, who was the daughter of Jonathan Edwards. Edwards helped the religious movement known as, Great Awakening. Aaron Burr became an orphan at the age of 2, his uncle Timothy Edwards became his caretaker. Aaron started to apply for colleges at age 11, he knew that he was smart enough to get in, but got turned down. At age 13 Burr tried again and got accepted as a sophomore. Burr graduated from college at age 17.

Burr was 19 when the Revolution started, he wanted to join George Washingtons (commander-in-chief of Continental Army)commisson, but he got turned down. So instead he went to

Burr was the 3rd Vice President of the United States of America from March 4, 1801 thru March 4, 1805. The President at the time was Thomas Jefferson, the Vice President before Burr was Thomas Jefferson. After Burr finished his term the following Vice President was George Clinton. He was the Senator for New York during the time of March 4, 1791 thru March 3, 1797. Before and after Burr was the Senator, Philip Schuyler-- was the Senator.

Burr was offered to publish articles for Alexander Hamilton, of which was a long time politcal rival. Hamilton and Burr got into a duel challenge together. The duel started on the 11th of July in 1804 Heights of Weehawken in New Jersey. Burr got charged for the murder of Hamilton in both New York and New Jersey.

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