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TIL: Alexander Hamilton was six months younger than Elizabeth Schuyler when they married in 1780. Their marriage lasted 24 years—until he was killed in a duel by Aaron Burr. Elizabeth lived nearly 50 more years, fiercely protecting his legacy

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