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Facts

Also Known As	Father of His Country
Born	February 22, 1732 •Virginia • (Birthday in 5 days)
Died	December 14, 1799 (aged 67) •Mount Vernon •Virginia
Title / Office	presidency of the United States of America (1789-1797),United States •Continental Congress (1774-1775),United States
Political Affiliation	Federalist Party
Awards And Honors	Hall of Fame (1900)
Notable Family Members	spouseMartha Washington
Role In	American Revolution •Battle of Brandywine •Battle of Germantown •Battle of Jumonville Glen •Battle of Long Island •Battle of Monmouth •Battles of Trenton and Princeton •Citizen Genêt Affair •Constitutional Convention •French and Indian War •Jay Treaty •Siege of Boston •Siege of Yorktown •Battle of Fort Necessity