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American Revolutionary War. George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) [a] was an American soldier, statesman, and Founding Father of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812. He also served as the first governor of New York ...
Jun 7, 2024 · George Clinton (born July 26, 1739, Little Britain, N.Y., U.S.—died April 20, 1812, Washington, D.C.) was the fourth vice president of the United States (1805–12) in the administrations of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
Jan 29, 2024 · George Clinton — The Founding Father and 4th Vice President from New York 1739–1812 George Clinton was a Founding Father of the United States and New York State.
Anti-Federalist governor. George Clinton defeated Philip Schuyler—Alexander Hamilton’s future father-in-law—for governor, and this set the stage for a political rivalry that lasted for the rest of his life. Schuyler was a wealthy and powerful New Yorker with connections to the “best” families in the state.
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier, statesman, and Founding Father of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812.
George Clinton was the fourth vice president of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. He was a New York politician who served as governor, brigadier general, and senator, but was ineffective and unsupportive of the Madison administration.
Thwarted in his attempt to become the nation’s first vice-president, Clinton did secure election to a fifth term as governor. Weakened by his opposition to the Constitution and restrained by a Federalist legislature, Clinton’s popularity declined to the point of political vulnerability.
