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Aaron Burr Sr.

1716-01-04 – 1757-09-24

Portrait of Aaron Burr Sr.
Edward Ludlow Mooney, American, 1813–1887 Aaron Burr Sr. (1716–1757), President (1748–57) Oil on canvas 71 x 58 cm. (27 15/16 x 22 13/16 in.) 110.5 x 94 cm. (43 1/2 x 37 in.) (frame) Princeton University PP8Credit: Edward Ludlow Mooney, American, 1813–1887

Life & Legacy

Aaron Burr Sr. (January 4, 1716 – September 24, 1757) was a Presbyterian minister and college educator in colonial America. He was a founder of the College of New Jersey (now Princeton University) and the father of Aaron Burr (1756–1836), the third vice president of the United States.

Occupation & Career

educator, minister

Education

Yale University

Faith & Community

Presbyterianism

Legacy Highlights

Church

Presbyterianism

Education & Institutions

Yale University

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q301773 — wikidata View source

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