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TIL Eliza Jumel wife of Aaron Burr(3rd VP of the USA who killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel) hired Alexander Hamilton Jr. as her divorce lawyer. Alexander Hamilton Jr.'s mom's name was Eliza as well. His wife was also named Eliza. Oh and he had a sister named Eliza.

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