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In his eighth year as Vice President (his fourth under President Madison), George Clinton died from a heart attack on April 20, 1812, at the age of 72. Clinton was the first vice president to die in office as well as the first vice president to die overall.
Jun 7, 2024 · George Clinton (born July 26, 1739, Little Britain, N.Y., U.S.—died April 20, 1812, Washington, D.C.) was the fourth vice president of the United States (1805–12) in the administrations of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison.
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Dec 4, 2017 · Learn about George Clinton, who served as vice president under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison from 1805 to 1812. Find out his early life, military career, political achievements, and legacy.
Jan 29, 2024 · George Clinton — The Founding Father and 4th Vice President from New York 1739–1812 George Clinton was a Founding Father of the United States and New York State.
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George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier, statesman, and Founding Father of the United States. A prominent Democratic-Republican, Clinton served as the fourth vice president of the United States from 1805 until his death in 1812.
Clinton, George (July 26 1739 – April 20, 1812) military leader, governor of New York, and vice president of the United States, was born at Little Britain, Ulster County, New York, the son of Scots-Irish immigrants.
George Clinton served in the Revolution, was a leader against consolidation and a champion of civil liberties, and was vice president twice.
