Burr–Hamilton duel
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The Burr–Hamilton duel was a famous 1804 pistol duel between U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton that resulted in Hamilton’s death and became one of the most notorious political duels in American history.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Hamilton–Burr duel | 4 |
| Burr–Hamilton duel canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Burr–Hamilton duel Context triple: [Aaron Burr, notableEvent, Burr–Hamilton duel]
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North Bridge skirmish
The North Bridge skirmish was an early and pivotal clash between colonial militia and British troops on April 19, 1775, marking the start of open armed conflict in the American Revolutionary War.
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Winnebago War
The Winnebago War was a brief 1827 conflict between the United States and the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) people in the Upper Mississippi region, sparked by tensions over land cessions and American expansion.
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Burning of Washington
The Burning of Washington was a British attack during the War of 1812 in which invading forces captured and set fire to multiple U.S. government buildings in the capital, including the presidential mansion.
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Battle of the Wabash
The Battle of the Wabash was a devastating 1791 defeat of U.S. forces by a confederation of Native American tribes in the Northwest Territory, and remains one of the worst losses in U.S. Army history.
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E.
Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a 1790s uprising of frontier farmers in western Pennsylvania protesting a federal excise tax on distilled spirits, which tested and ultimately affirmed the authority of the new U.S. government under President George Washington.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Burr–Hamilton duel Target entity description: The Burr–Hamilton duel was a famous 1804 pistol duel between U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton that resulted in Hamilton’s death and became one of the most notorious political duels in American history.
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A.
North Bridge skirmish
The North Bridge skirmish was an early and pivotal clash between colonial militia and British troops on April 19, 1775, marking the start of open armed conflict in the American Revolutionary War.
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B.
Winnebago War
The Winnebago War was a brief 1827 conflict between the United States and the Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) people in the Upper Mississippi region, sparked by tensions over land cessions and American expansion.
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C.
Burning of Washington
The Burning of Washington was a British attack during the War of 1812 in which invading forces captured and set fire to multiple U.S. government buildings in the capital, including the presidential mansion.
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D.
Battle of the Wabash
The Battle of the Wabash was a devastating 1791 defeat of U.S. forces by a confederation of Native American tribes in the Northwest Territory, and remains one of the worst losses in U.S. Army history.
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E.
Whiskey Rebellion
The Whiskey Rebellion was a 1790s uprising of frontier farmers in western Pennsylvania protesting a federal excise tax on distilled spirits, which tested and ultimately affirmed the authority of the new U.S. government under President George Washington.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
duel
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historical event ⓘ political conflict ⓘ |
| followedBy |
death of Alexander Hamilton on July 12, 1804
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murder indictment of Aaron Burr in New Jersey ⓘ murder indictment of Aaron Burr in New York ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Duel at Weehawken
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Burr–Hamilton duel ⓘ
surface form:
Hamilton–Burr duel
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| hasCause |
Burr’s belief that Hamilton had defamed his character
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Hamilton’s opposition to Burr’s political ambitions ⓘ longstanding personal and political rivalry ⓘ |
| hasChronologicalContext |
early American Republic
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Presidency of Thomas Jefferson ⓘ
surface form:
presidency of Thomas Jefferson
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| hasCoordinateLocation | 40.769°N 74.018°W ⓘ |
| hasCountry | United States of America ⓘ |
| hasCulturalSignificance |
depicted in the musical Hamilton
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frequently referenced in biographies of Alexander Hamilton ⓘ one of the most famous duels in American history ⓘ subject of numerous paintings and engravings ⓘ symbol of early American political violence ⓘ |
| hasDate | July 11, 1804 ⓘ |
| hasImmediateConsequence |
Hamilton died the day after the duel
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Hamilton mortally wounded ⓘ Hamilton transported to New York City for medical care ⓘ |
| hasLegalStatus |
illegal under New Jersey law at the time
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illegal under New York law at the time ⓘ |
| hasLocation | Weehawken, New Jersey ⓘ |
| hasMemorial |
Weehawken Dueling Grounds
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surface form:
Hamilton monument at Weehawken dueling grounds
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| hasOutcome |
death of Alexander Hamilton
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political downfall of Aaron Burr ⓘ |
| hasParticipant |
Aaron Burr
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Alexander Hamilton ⓘ |
| hasPrecedent | earlier duel between Philip Hamilton and George I. Eacker at Weehawken ⓘ |
| hasPrimarySource |
accounts by witnesses and seconds
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letters and statements by Aaron Burr ⓘ letters and statements by Alexander Hamilton ⓘ |
| hasResult |
effective end of Burr’s national political career
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end of Hamilton’s active political career ⓘ increased public opposition to dueling ⓘ strengthening of anti-dueling sentiment in Northern states ⓘ |
| hasSecond |
Nathaniel Pendleton
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William P. Van Ness ⓘ |
| hasSetting |
Weehawken Dueling Grounds
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surface form:
Hudson River dueling grounds at Weehawken
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| hasTopic |
Federalist and Democratic-Republican party conflict
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honor culture in early America ⓘ |
| hasWeapon | pistol ⓘ |
| involvesOfficeHolder |
Vice President of the United States
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former United States Secretary of the Treasury ⓘ |
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Subject: Burr–Hamilton duel Description of subject: The Burr–Hamilton duel was a famous 1804 pistol duel between U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr and former Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton that resulted in Hamilton’s death and became one of the most notorious political duels in American history.
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