When was George Washington born?

George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in George Washington Birthplace National Monument.

What positions has George Washington held?

Positions held by George Washington include: Commanding General of the United States Army (1798–1799); President of the United States (1789–1797); President-elect of the United States (1789–1789); Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787–1787); chairperson (1783–1799).

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George Washington

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Founding Father and first U.S. president (1732–1799)

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George Washington was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As commander of the Continental Army, Washington led Patriot forces to victory in the American Revolutionary War against the British Empire. He is commonly known as the Father of His Country for his role in bringing about American independence.

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Born: 22 February 1732 wd
Place of birth: George Washington Birthplace National Monument wd
Died: 14 December 1799 wd
Place of death: Mount Vernon wd
Citizenship: Kingdom of Great Britain, United States wd
Occupation: politician, farmer, cartographer, geometer, engineer, statesperson wd
Political party: Federalist Party (since 1798) wd
Spouse: Martha Washington wd

Positions held wd

Commanding General of the United States Army (13 July 1798 – 14 December 1799)
President of the United States (30 April 1789 – 4 March 1797)
President-elect of the United States (1789–1789)
Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (25 May 1787 – 17 September 1787)
chairperson (19 June 1783 – 14 December 1799)
Commanding General of the United States Army (15 June 1775 – 23 December 1788)
member of the Virginia House of Burgesses (1758–1776)
member of the Virginia House of Delegates

Awards wd

Congressional Gold Medal (1776)
Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (1781)

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When was George Washington born?: George Washington was born on 22 February 1732 in George Washington Birthplace National Monument.
What positions has George Washington held?: Positions held by George Washington include: Commanding General of the United States Army (1798–1799); President of the United States (1789–1797); President-elect of the United States (1789–1789); Delegate to the United States Constitutional Convention (1787–1787); chairperson (1783–1799).

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