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Angelica Schuyler Born
Angelica Schuyler was born to Phillip Schuyler and Catherine Van Rensselaer Schuyler. She was the eldest of 15, but only 8 survived to adulthood. -
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Childhood
Angelica grew up in the time leading up to the American Revolution. Since her father was had a military position, the Schuyler house was a very common meeting place for war councils and other meetings. -
Angelica and Alexander Hamiliton
Angelica may have had an affair with Hamilton, but it's unknown if it's true. They had a very flirtatious relationship, but they were just very good friends. And she was already engaged to Church. -
Angelica Elopes John Barker Church
In 1776, John Barker Church visited the Schuyler household. They began courting, and in 1777, they eloped, thinking that Philip Schuyler wouldn't approve because of Church's suspicious past. They had 8 children together. -
Fun Fact
Angelica was very politically aware. -
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The Church Family Moves to Europe
Angelica's family moved to Europe, because of her husband's job. They stayed there for 16 years, (but they visited America a few times).
