American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton (circa 1755 – 1804) was orphaned as a child.
In this episode (#153) of Empire, Anita Anand & William Dalrymple explore the origin story of the man who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury from 1789 to 1795, during the presidency of George Washington (1732-1799).
The discussion includes Alexander Hamilton being in informal foster care with a wealthy merchant after he was orphaned in Charleson, Nevis, his move to New York City to pursue his education, and his time at Kings College, now Columbia University