Historedia
Person

George Clinton

Events
4
Episodes
7
Years
1779–1813

Every event in Historedia whose sources name George Clinton, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Execution of Claudius Smith

    1779

    Role: Governor of New York who posted the reward

    1. January 22, 1779 · town of Goshen, Orange County, New YorkExecution of Claudius Smith at Goshen

      Claudius Smith was captured and hanged at Goshen, Orange County, New York, on January 22, 1779, following a reward posted for his arrest.

  2. James Madison sworn in as fourth President of the United States

    1809

    Role: Vice President

    1. March 4, 1809 · U.S. Capitol, House ChamberMadison's Inauguration

      James Madison was sworn in as the fourth President on March 4, 1809, in the House chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

  3. 1812 United States presidential election

    1812

    Role: Recently deceased Vice President whose death preceded his nephew's candidacy

    1. 1812 · United StatesClinton builds an opposition coalition

      After the June 1812 war declaration, Clinton sought to unite anti-war Democratic-Republicans and Federalists against Madison.

    2. 1812 · United StatesMadison narrowly wins re-election

      Madison defeated Clinton with 50.4 percent of the popular vote to 47.6 percent, the closest popular-vote result to that point.

    3. May 1812 · Congressional and New York nominating caucusesDemocratic-Republican nominating caucuses

      In May 1812, the congressional caucus re-nominated Madison while the New York caucus nominated Clinton, splitting the party.

    4. October 30 – December 2, 1812 · United StatesElection held during the War of 1812

      The United States declared war on Britain in June 1812, and the presidential election took place during the war's early stages.

  4. James Madison sworn in for a second term as US President

    1813

    Role: Vice President

    1. March 4, 1813 · Washington, D.C.Second Inauguration

      James Madison was sworn in for a second term as President on March 4, 1813, in Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812.

Sources

  1. Claudius Smith Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-23
  2. First inauguration of James Madison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-21
  3. 1812 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
  4. James Madison Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01