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About

George Washington was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation’s War for Independence.

Nicknames
Father of His Country, The American Fabius

BIRTHDAY
February 22, 1732

ZODIAC SIGN
Pisces

BORN
Popes Creek, Virginia, British America (Map)

EDUCATION
William & Mary (Map)

POLITICAL VIEWS
He stood for national freedom, individual liberties, and a strong central government that would serve to protect the freedoms and liberties of its citizens. Also, he believed in complete separation of church and the state.

Nationality
American

DIED
December 14, 1799 (age 67)

CAUSE OF DEATH
Acute bacterial epiglottitis

Place of burial
George Washington’s Mount Vernon (Map)

HEIGHT
6ft 2 (1.88 m)

EYE COLOR
Blue

HANDEDNESS
Right-handed

NET WORTH
$587 Million (2016)

Faith
Anglican

languages spoken
English

IQ
118

Personal Quotes

It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

If freedom of speech is taken away, then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter.

My mother was the most beautiful woman I ever saw.

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