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Also Known As Aaron Burr, Jr.
Born February 6, 1756 • Newark • New Jersey
Died September 14, 1836 (aged 80) • New York
Title / Office vice president of the United States of America (1801-1805), United States • United States Senate (1791-1797), United States
Political Affiliation Democratic-Republican Party
Role In Burr–Hamilton duel

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