George Washington Height, Weight, Religion, Net Worth, Age, Biography

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George Washington

Last Updated: 22 Feb, 2023 | Views: 623

Age: 67

Profession: Historical Men

Other Profession(s): Politician, Army Officer, Statesman, Planter

Famous For: 1st President of the United States

George Washington Religion, Birthday, Age

Date of Birth
22 Feb, 1732 (67 Years 09 Months 22 Days)
Birth Country
United States
Birth State/Province
Virginia
Birth Place
Popes Creek
Birth Sign
Pisces
Nationalities
American
Died on
14 Dec, 1799

George Washington Early life, Education, Career, Awards, Achievements, Controversy, Unknown Facts

About (Profile/Biography):
George Washington is a well-known American military officer born in Virginia. One of the "Founding Fathers" of the US was George Washington, who served as its first president. After losing his father, George was raised by his older half-brother. He became one of the greatest presidents in American history by laying the groundwork for the significant power of the world. He established precedent and governed the newly developed nation for eight years with firmness and caution, contributing to stability.

Career:
George Washington finished his official education at the age of 15.
In 1748: George Washington, then 16 years old, joined a surveying crew set up by his friend George Fairfax.
In 1749: He received a surveyor's license and was appointed in Culpeper County.
By 1752, he had finished about 200 surveys, covering more than 60,000 acres of ground and earning enough cash to purchase some land.
When he arrived at his destination, Washington discovered that the French had pushed the colonial traders away and were building a fort.
In 1754, his forces attacked a French post and killed 10 French soldiers.
In 1755: Washington was appointed "Colonel of the Virginia Regiment.”
In 1758: George returned to Mount Vernon to start a plantation and enter politics.
He added five farms and extended his landholding over time from 2000 acres to 8000 acres.
His 1759 marriage to Martha Dandridge Custis also contributed to him acquiring more land.
In 1775: He was chosen to serve as New York's military adviser. 
In 1789: Washington won every vote in the inaugural presidential election. 

Achievements and Awards:
He founded the Supreme Court in 1789.
Additionally, he founded the first national bank.

Unknown facts:
The only president who wasn't affiliated with a political party was him.
He disliked the idea of political parties so intensely that he forewarned Americans about it.

George Washington Weight, Height in inches, Eye Color

Height (Approx.)
In Centimeters 188 cm
In Meters 1.88 m
In feet Inches 6'2"
Weight (Approx.)
In Kilograms 78 Kg
In Pounds 172 lbs
Eye Color
Blue
Hair Color
White

George Washington Family, Wife

Father's Name
Augustine Washington
Mother's Name
Mary Ball Washington
Spouse
Martha Washington
Brother(s)
Lawrence Washington, John Augustine Washington, Augustine Washington Jr., Samuel Washington, Charles Washington, Butler Washington
Sister(s)
Mildred Washington, Jane Washington, Betty Washington Lewis
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