DemocratVice President · New York
George Clinton"The Father of New York"
1805 first electedLeft office 18127 years servedBorn 1739 in Little Britain, Province of New York, British AmericaDied 1812
Biography
George Clinton (1739–1812) was the 4th Vice President of the United States, serving under both Thomas Jefferson (second term, 1805–1809) and James Madison (first term, 1809–1812), making him the first VP to serve under two different presidents. Before that, he had an enormously long career as Governor of New York, holding the office for a record 21 years (1777–1795 and 1801–1804) — a record that stood for nearly two centuries. He was also a general in the Continental Army during the American Revolution and a vocal Anti-Federalist who opposed ratification of the U.S. Constitution, fearing it granted too much power to the federal government. He died in office as Vice President in 1812, becoming the first VP to die while serving.
Additional Info
Spouse
Cornelia Tappen (m. 1770; died 1800)
Prior Offices
1st Governor of New York, Delegate to the Continental Congress from New York, Member of the New York General Assembly from Ulster County, Acting President of Columbia University,
Fun Fact
Clinton is one of only two vice presidents in U.S. history to die in office while serving (the other being Elbridge Gerry, his own successor as VP under Madison). He's also notable for being an original Anti-Federalist opponent of the Constitution he later swore to uphold as a national officeholder.
Election History
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