The fourth of Alexander Hamilton’s children, James Alexander Hamilton was born on April 14, 1788. He described his childhood as idyllic and loving, though of course it was punctured by tragedy.

The Hamiltons’ eighth and youngest child was born just a year after ... author of War of Two: Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr and the Duel That Stunned a Nation, told History.com.

But his mother was determined he would stay in mainstream school and despite his hearing challenges, his passion and talent for music grew. Alex first encountered Lin-Manuel Miranda back when Lin was ...