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Burr believed that Hamilton was the sole detriment to the rise of his political career, namely. Hamilton had intervened, for Jefferson, in the nasty election of 1800, and had also intervened in the race for the governor of New York later. Both times, Hamilton had ruined Burr's chances. This animosity led Burr to kill Hamilton in 1804.
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When was the month and year of the duel between Burr and Hamilton?
The Burr-Hamilton duel occurred on July 11, 1804. Hamilton died July 12.
When burr ran for governor of new york in 1804 who opposed him?
Alexander Hamilton opposed Burr and won the election in 1804.
Who was Hamilton's dueling partner?
Aaron Burr
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.
Why did Hamilton encourage federalist to vote for Jefferson instead of burr?
Although Hamilton disliked Jefferson he thought Jeffersons veiws, were better for the country
