Alexander Hamilton came from humble beginnings, but eventually became one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and the first Secretary of the Treasury. While he never became President, he was an incredibly influential figure in the formation of America and an indelible part of its history. Here are 10 things about Lin-Manuel Miranda’s muse you may not know…

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10. He Lied About His Age
9. He Came to America Because He Was a Good Writer
8. He Passed the New York Bar Exam After Studying for Only Six Months
7. The Federalist Papers
6. He Was Involved in a Sex Scandal
5. He Founded The New York Post
4. He Worked With Andrew Burr
3. He Lost His Son in a Duel
2. The Infamous Duel
1. He Left His Family in Debt

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http://www.biography.com/people/alexa...
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http://www.smithsonianmag.com/history...
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/duel/peo...
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http://time.com/4149352/ron-chernow-a...