George Washington (February 22, 1732 – 1799) was an American political leader, military general, statesman, and Founding Father who served as the first president of the United States from 1789 to 1797. Previously, he led Patriot forces to victory in the nation's War for Independence. He presided at the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which established the U.S. Constitution and a federal government. Washington has been called the "Father of His Country" for his manifold leadership in the formative days of the new nation.
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George Washington 22 February 1732 Westmoreland County, Virginia, American Colony Later to be The USA
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14 December 1799 (aged 67) Mount Vernon, Virginia USA
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