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Though apart, the sisters remained close, Writing each frequently. Meanwhile, Eliza, Hamilton, and their growing brood settled in New York, where Hamilton dazzled in his leading role in Washington’s new cabinet, working to settle the country’s debts and set up a banking system (I know it sounds deathly dull but it was v necessary)Įliza passionately worked with her husband on his writings and plans, while across the pond Angelica had become the toast of London, joining the inner royal circle and hosting intellectual debates at her home – she transformed into quite the political influencer! John Church secured a nice job in Parliament and so he, Angelica, and their children set off for a new life in his native London (turns out possible deadly duels don’t mean a thing if you got that green). Hamilton fell fast for Eliza, writing furvant letters to Angelica about his new love and also suggesting that the revolutionary army’s chances of success would be greatly diminished if Eliza didn’t wed him…which is kinda weird and intense, but I guess it worked because in December 1780 the pair were married! In the winter of 1779-1780, Eliza met Alexander Hamilton, an upstart from the West Indies who had emigrated to America and risen to become General George Washington’s right-hand man.

Known as Eliza by friends and family, she was a tomboy at heart, with a potent mix of intelligence, warmth and determination. You were expecting an Angelica, Eliza, and Alexander Hamilton love triangle right? Well guys I’m afraid that history is a lot more complicated than musical theatre, but stay with me, because history is also a lot more juicy – there’s duels, aslymns and yes, a love triangle in store…on that note:Įlizabeth Schuyler was born in 1757, just a year after her older sister. Now, if you’re here because you’re fan of the musical Hamilton, then I’m guessing right you’re probably feeling a tad confused.

A year later, Angelica was pregnant with the couple’s first child. But the heart wants what it wants and teenagers are dumb, so Church and Angelica exchanged love letters in secret before, in 1777, they took the plunge and eloped. Unsurprisingly, Daddy Schuyler wasn’t exactly thrilled at his eldest daughter’s choice in men. But none of this mattered because John Church supplied arms to the American Revolutionary cause. The reasons for his transatlantic move were foggy at best, with rumors rife that Church had killed a man in a duel/was in mountainous debt in his native England. John Church was a roguish Englishman now residing in America. So it’s hardly surprising that with this personality, not to mention looks, wealth, and her powerfully politically-placed parents, suitors were lining up for Angelica.Īnd yet, the man she choose was one nobody could have guessed.Īnd that man was not Alexander Hamilton! via giphy She grew up to be a force of nature, shining incandescent at the sumptuous parties held at her parents’ mansion.