Some Cool Facts You Might Not Know About NYU’s New President, Andrew Hamilton

  • You think your parents are bad? Hamilton was born from a couple of rowdy kids out of wedlock.
  • Later orphaned.
  • Called for mobilization against France after XYZ Affair.
  • Was part of the founding of the New York Society for Promoting the Manumission of Slaves.
  • One of the 39 signers of this great nation’s constitution.
  • Before you ask; yes. You did see him at The Strand. Hamilton is the author of The Federalist Papers, a best-selling group of essays!
  • Past battles include the Battle of Monmouth, the Battle of Long Island, and the Battle of Yorktown.
  • Would kill for a nice duel.
  • Buried right here in New York City at Trinity Churchyard.
  • On every single one of the $10 bills you hand to the Bursar.