George Washington: Biography
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George Washington was born in Virginia on Feb. 22, 1732 to
Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington. George
spent his early years on the family estate on Pope's Creek along the
Potomac River. His early education came by way of studying mathematics,
surveying, the classics, and ....
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.... cure Lawrence of
tuberculo sis, but Lawrence died in 1752 after returning to America. George
inherited the Mount Vernon estate.
Washington first gained public notice in October 1753 when he was
dispatched by Gov. Robert Dinwiddie to warn the French commander at Fort Le
Boeuf against further encroachment on territory claimed by Britain.
Washington at the age of 22, was promoted to lieutenant colonel. Although
he lacked experience, he learned quickly, and dealt with the problems of
recr ....
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