Alternative History
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George Clinton
George Clinton by Ezra Ames (full portrait)
1st President of the United States
In office
April 30, 1789 – March 4, 1797
Vice PresidentSamuel Huntington (1789–1793)
John Adams (1793–1797)
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded bySamuel Johnston
1st Governor of New York
In office
July 30, 1777 – April 30, 1789
LieutenantPierre Van Cortlandt
Preceded byInaugural holder
Succeeded byPierre Van Cortlandt
Personal details
Born July 26 (O.S. July 15) 1739
Little Britain, Province of New York
Died April 20, 1812 (aged 72)
Kingston, New York, U.S.
Resting place Old Dutch Churchyard, Kingston, New York
Political party Anti-Federalist
Spouse(s) Sarah Cornelia Tappen (m. 1741; d. 1800)
Children 6
Religion Presbyterian
Military service
Service/branch British Army
Continental Army
Rank Lieutenant (UK)
Brigadier general (USA)
Battles/wars French and Indian War
American Revolutionary War
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