(1756–1836), American Democratic Republican statesman. In 1804, while vice president, he killed his rival Alexander Hamilton in a duel. He then plotted to form an independent administration in Mexico and was tried for treason but acquitted.
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Burr, Aaron
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(1756–1836), US statesman. In 1804, while US vice president, he killed Alexander Hamilton, his rival, in a duel. He then plotted to form an independent administration in Mexico and was tried for treason but was acquitted.