Alexander Hamilton Jr.

Alexander Hamilton Jr. was an American lawyer and the secretary of the 'United States Legation' in Madrid. He was the son of James Alexander Hamilton and the grandson of American statesman Alexander Hamilton, who was one of the founding fathers of the US. A student of the 'United States Military Academy' at West Pont, Hamilton Jr. followed in his father's footsteps to become a lawyer.

He co-founded the law firm of Hamilton and Lyon and remained its partner. He was named the secretary of the 'United States Legation' in Madrid and served for a couple of years under Washington Irving. Alexander Hamilton Jr. was born on January 26, 1816, in New York City, US.