Both Hamilton and his eldest son died in the same place and under similar circumstances

One of the most interesting facts about Alexander Hamilton is he and his eldest son were killed under similar circumstances and in the same location. In one of the most well-known duels in American history, Vice President Aaron Burr shot and mortally wounded Alexander Hamilton on July 11, 1804. Even though this was Hamilton's first—and final—duel, the sport was nothing new to him. Being one of the most controversial and aggressive figures of his time, he had already accepted invitations to about a dozen duels throughout his life but had always avoided engaging in battle.

Philip, his oldest son, was less fortunate. Philip, then 19 years old, met New York attorney George Eacker in 1801, after hearing a speech that disparaged his father, and he demanded an apology. A duel in Weehawken, New Jersey, was scheduled on November 20 when Eacker rejected it. Eacker was unharmed, but Philip passed away the next day in agony. The tragedy saddened the Hamilton family, and many historians think that three years later, when they famously dueled, Hamilton was reluctant to shoot directly at Aaron Burr because of it. Hamilton, for whatever reason, missed his opponent but was immediately shot in the stomach; he died the following day.