Aaron Burr, American Politician
Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 - September 14, 1836) was an American politician. After serving as a Continental Army officer in the Revolutionary War, Burr became a successful lawyer and politician. He was elected twice to the NY State Assembly, was appointed NY state attorney general, was chosen as a US senator of NY, and reached the apex of his career as vice president. In 1804, the last year of his term as vice president, Burr killed his political rival Alexander Hamilton in a famous duel. He was never tried for the illegal duel, and all charges against him were eventually dropped, but Hamilton's death ended Burr's political career. He traveled west seeking new opportunities, both economic and political. His activities eventually led to his arrest on charges of treason in 1807. Although his trial resulted in acquittal, his western schemes left him with large debts and few influential friends. He left the US for Europe. He remained overseas until 1812, when he returned to the US to practice law in NYC. He died in 1836 at the age of 80. Engraving by G. Parker of painting by John Vanderlyn.
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