George Clinton (vice president)
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and politician. He was the first and third governor of New York. He then was Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (1805–1812).
George Clinton | |
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 Official portrait, 1814 | |
| 4th Vice President of the United States | |
| In office March 4, 1805 – April 20, 1812 | |
| President | Thomas Jefferson and James Madison |
| Preceded by | Aaron Burr |
| Succeeded by | Elbridge Gerry |
| 1st & 3rd Governor of New York | |
| In office July 30, 1777 – June 30, 1795 | |
| Lieutenant | Pierre Van Cortlandt |
| Succeeded by | John Jay |
| In office July 1, 1801 – June 30, 1804 | |
| Lieutenant | Jeremiah Van Rensselaer |
| Preceded by | John Jay |
| Succeeded by | Morgan Lewis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 January 1739 Little Britain, New York |
| Died | April 20, 1812 (aged 72) Washington, DC |
| Nationality | American |
Clinton was born in the state of New York. Clinton fought with the British in the French and Indian War.
Clinton was a member of the Continental Congress and voted for the Declaration of Independence. He was a friend of George Washington and served with and supplied the Continental Army.
Clinton was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Clinton was vice president under two different presidents. He is one out of two vice presidents who did this; John C. Calhoun served under two presidents as well. Clinton was also a candidate for president in the 1808 election and did receive six electoral votes.
DeWitt Clinton, his nephew, also became governor of New York. George Clinton is of no relation to the 42nd president, Bill Clinton, who took his stepfather's surname as a child.