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How Many Children Did Alexander Hamilton Have? Full List of His Kids

Discover how many children Alexander Hamilton had with Eliza Schuyler Hamilton and learn their names and family story.

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Alexander Hamilton and his wife, Eliza Schuyler Hamilton, had eight children. Their names are Philip, Angelica, Alexander, James, John, William, Eliza, and another Philip, named after the first in honor of his elder brother who died young.

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  1. Who were Alexander Hamilton's children?

    Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler Hamilton had eight children: Philip, Angelica, Alexander Jr., James, John, William, Eliza, and a second Philip.

  2. Why did Alexander Hamilton name two of his sons Philip?

    Alexander Hamilton named his second son Philip in honor of his eldest son Philip, who died young.

  3. How many children did Eliza Schuyler Hamilton have?

    Eliza Schuyler Hamilton had eight children with Alexander Hamilton.

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