137) Alexander Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton (1755 or 1757 – 1804). American statesman, politician, legal scholar, military commander, lawyer, banker and economist. He was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He was an influential interpreter and promoter of the U.S. Constitution, as well as the founder of the nation's financial system, the Federalist Party, the United States Coast Guard, and the New York Post newspaper. As the first Secretary of the Treasury, Hamilton was the main author of the economic policies of GeorgeWashington's administration. He took the lead in the Federal government's funding of the states' debts, as well as establishing a national bank, a system of tariffs, and friendly trade relations with Britain. His vision included a strong central government led by a vigorous executive branch, a strong commercial economy, a national bank and support for manufacturing, and a strong military. Thomas Jefferson was his leading opponent, arguing for agrarianism and smaller government.

 
- "Hair Color: Auburn-red"
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- "From later descriptions, however, we know that he stood about five foot seven and had a fair complexion, auburn hair, rosy cheek and a wide, well-carved mouth." https://books.google.it/

- "His parents' unofficial union meant that the handsome boy with the red hair and piercing violet eyes  was viewed as a bastard child." https://books.google.it/