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Born January 31, 1752 • New York City • New York
Died November 6, 1816 (aged 64) • New York City • New York
Title / Office United States Senate (1800-1803), United States • Continental Congress (1778-1779), United States
Political Affiliation Federalist Party
Role In Constitutional Convention

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