George Clinton (vice president)
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George Clinton
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| In office March 4, 1805 – March 3, 1812 |
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| President | Thomas Jefferson and James Madison |
| Preceded by | Aaron Burr |
| Succeeded by | Elbridge Gerry |
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| Born | 26 July 1739 New York |
| Died | 20 April 1812 |
| Nationality | American |
George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and politician. He was the first (and longest-serving) Governor of New York. He then was Vice President of the United States under Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (1805–1812).
Clinton was born in the state of New York. Clinton fought with the British in the French and Indian War.
Clinton was a member of the Continental Congress and voted for the Declaration of Independence. He was a friend of George Washington and served with and supplied the Continental Army.
Clinton was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. Clinton was vice president under two different presidents. He is one out of two vice presidents who did this; John C. Calhoun served under two presidents as well. Clinton was also a candidate for president in the 1808 election and did receive six electoral votes.
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