Aaron Burr (1756-1836) was an American politician and lawyer, who served as the third vice president of the United States (1801-1805). His reputation as a US Founding Father was marred by his killing of political rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel and by his treason trial in 1807, leading to his common depiction as a villain in US history.
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6 Feb 1756 - 14 Sep 1836Life of Aaron Burr, third vice president of the United States, best known for his duel with Alexander Hamilton.
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11 Jul 1804Alexander Hamilton is mortally wounded in a duel with Aaron Burr, dies the next day.
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1 Sep 1807Chief Justice John Marshall finds Aaron Burr innocent of charges of treason, to the consternation of the Jefferson administration.