Hamilton Fish

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Hamilton Fish was a significant figure in American politics, known for his contributions as U.S. Secretary of State under President Ulysses S. Grant. Born into a prominent Dutch American family, Fish served as Governor of New York, U.S. Senator, and most notably, as Secretary of State from 1869 to 1877. He played a crucial role in resolving international disputes, including the Alabama Claims with Britain and the Virginius Incident with Spain. Historians praise him for his diplomatic skills, honesty, and effective statesmanship, considering him one of the nation's best Secretaries of State.

Born, Aug 3, 1808
Died, Sept 7, 1893
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Alexander Hamilton,Fish was named after the recently-killed Alexander Hamilton by his parents, Hamilton’s good friends Nicholas Fish and Elizabeth Stuyvesant. 
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21 Stuyvesant St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Birthplace and longtime residence, now the residence of the President of Cooper Union.
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