Musical: Hamilton
If you know nothing else about the upstart orphan-turned founding father, you know that Alexander Hamilton was shot dead in a duel with Aaron Burr.
But this showdown was neither Hamilton’s first, nor Burr’s. Dueling back then was seen as a gentleman’s way of restoring honor after a slight or disagreement.
Throughout his contentious career, Hamilton was a challenger in no fewer than 10 duels with fellow politicos, including President John Adams, and future President James Monroe.
All duels but the Burr one were settled without shots fired (a common practice, as the musical’s “10 Duel Commandments” reminds us); only egos were maimed.
This reminds me of me being a fight magnet. Because one time, I almost got into a fight from our school canteen
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