George Washington
- Born:
- February 22, 1732 (O.S. February 11, 1731), Westmoreland County, Virginia
- Died:
- December 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Virginia
- Nationality:
- American
- Profession(s):
- Planter, Military Officer, Statesman
Early Life and Education
- Born in Westmoreland County, Virginia to Augustine Washington and Mary Ball Washington. The question of where was President George Washington born is answered specifically by his birthplace on Pope's Creek farm.
- Received basic education in mathematics, trigonometry, and surveying.
- Inherited Mount Vernon from his half-brother Lawrence Washington.
Career and Major Achievements
- Served as a surveyor in the Virginia wilderness.
- Military service in the French and Indian War.
- Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).
- Presided over the Constitutional Convention in 1787.
- First President of the United States (1789–1797).
Legacy and Impact
George Washington's leadership during the American Revolution and his two terms as President were crucial to the establishment and survival of the United States. He is considered the "Father of His Country" and a symbol of American independence and republicanism.