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What politician died as the result of a duel?
Alexander Hamilton was the most famous one to be killed in a duel. He was shot by Aaron Burr, the vice-president.
What Vice President fought a duel?
Aaron Burr fought an infamous duel in which he killed Alexander. It was a duel between two prominent American politicians, the former Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton and sitting Vice President Aaron Burr, on July 11, 1804.[1] Burr shot and mortally wounded Hamilton. Hamilton was carried to the home of one William Bayard, who lived on the Manhattan shore. There Alexander Hamilton died at 2:00pm the next day, 12 July, 1804. A large bloodstain on the floor under where Hamilton had lain and died was not cleaned away by the Bayard family for many years.
What did Hamilton call Burr that caused Burr to challenge him to duel?
No one knows specifically what Hamilton said. He and another man apparently remarked to a Dr. Cooper that they considered Burr too dangerous to run the government. Dr. Cooper stated that he could quote "still more despicable" statements Hamilton had made about Burr, but didn't.
What vice president was wanted for murder?
Aaron Burr was indicted for murder after he killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Burr fled to the West to escape prosecution. (Eventually the charges were dropped.)
Who was the victim of Aaron Burr in a duel on Jully 11 1804?
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr fought a "gentlemens'" duel in New Jersey, across the Hudson River from New York City. Dueling was illegal in New York, so New Jersey was the selected location.Hamilton refused to fire his pistol, Burr shot Hamilton. The bullet hit his liver and he died a painful death in NY. His grave is the Trinity Church on Broadway.
