Aaron Burr

About

Third Vice President of the United States from 1801 to 1805 who was one of the first Senators from New York. He infamously killed his rival, Alexander Hamilton, in a duel. 

Before Fame

The American Whig Society and Cliosophic Society trained him for a life in politics.

Trivia

He left his legacy through the 12th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

Family Life

His grandfather was Jonathan Edwards, a well-known Calvinist theologian. He was married twice; he had three children.

Associated With

He killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel after he accused Hamilton of tarnishing his good name.