Was Alexander Hamilton a monarchist?

No, not in the sense that Hamilton was in favor of having an American king. But he did support the creation of a strong central government which incorporated many of the features of the British model. read more

Hamilton is traditionally classified as a member of the “pro-British” group (as opposed to the “pro-French”; i.e. Democratic-Republicans) which contributed to his being painted with a monarchist’s brush. read more

Alexander Hamilton argued in a long speech before the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that the President of the United States should be an elective monarch, ruling for "good behavior" (i.e., for life, unless impeached) and with extensive powers. read more

The Death of Hamilton It was on this day in 1804 that U.S. Vice President Aaron Burr shot first U.S. Treasury Secretary Alexander Hamilton in a duel. Oddly enough both men have some of the most monarchist connections of all the prominent Americans in the early history of the United States. read more