Did Alexander Hamilton Lie About His Age?

Examining a question that has plagued biographers for centuries

Alexander Hamilton, as portrayed by John Trumbull. Courtesy of history.com

For many years after his death in 1804, Alexander Hamilton remained a recognizable but slightly obscure figure in American history. His face adorned the $10 bill, he was credited with the creation of the country’s financial system, and he was an author of The Federalist Papers — but few…