Burr–Hamilton duel - Wikipedia
The Burr–Hamilton duel took place in Weehawken, New Jersey, between Aaron Burr, the U.S. vice president at the time, and Alexander Hamilton, the first and former Secretary of the …
Burr-Hamilton duel | Summary, Background, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 5, 2025 · Burr-Hamilton duel, duel fought between U.S. Vice Pres. Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton, former first secretary of the U.S. Treasury, on July 11, 1804, in Weehawken, New …
What Happened to Aaron Burr After He Killed Alexander Hamilton in a Duel?
Jul 10, 2018 · In the aftermath of the duel, Alexander Hamilton was lionized for his achievements, while Aaron Burr lived in his foe’s shadow, enmeshed in a series of scandals that ended his...
Hamilton-Burr Duel - U.S. National Park Service
Many historians believe that the competition between the two began in the year 1791, when Aaron Burr defeated Philip Schuyler, Hamilton’s father-in-law, with whom he was close, in the …
Hamilton-Burr Duel - World History Encyclopedia
Oct 18, 2024 · The Hamilton-Burr duel was fought between Alexander Hamilton and his political rival Aaron Burr at 7 a.m. on 11 July 1804, in Weehawken, New Jersey. It resulted in the death …
Understanding the Burr-Hamilton Duel | Gilder Lehrman Institute …
Having suffered the humiliation of losing New York’s gubernatorial election, Burr provoked a duel with Hamilton to prove himself a worthy leader who deserved public support and could offer …
Today In History: Burr-Hamilton Duel | July | 2025 | Blog
At dawn on July 11th, 1804, one of the most infamous duels in the history of the United States took place. Vice President Aaron Burr, a Democratic-Republican, and Secretary of the …
Introductory Note: The Duel Between Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton …
Jan 26, 2002 · Each aspect of the encounter, undoubtedly the most famous duel in American history, intrigued contemporaries of every political persuasion and has fascinated generations …
Why did Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr duel?
Aug 7, 2024 · Explore the intense rivalry and fatal duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in early American history.
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr's Duel - PBS
On July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr met on the dueling grounds at Weehawken, New Jersey, to fight the final skirmish of a long-lived political and personal battle.