George Washington died at his home in Mount Vernon on December 14, 1799 at the age of 67 in the Washingtons' Bedchamber. To many his death was unexpected, as in the days before he was …

On December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his home after a brief illness and after losing about 40 percent of his blood. So what killed the 67-year-old former President?

George Washington (February 22, 1732 [O.S. February 11, 1731] [a] – December 14, 1799) was a Founding Father and the first president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. As …

Feb 9, 2010 · George Washington, the American revolutionary leader and first president of the United States, dies at his estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia. He was 67 years old.

After serving two terms as president, George Washington retired to his estate at Mount Vernon in 1797. Two years into his retirement, Washington caught a cold. The cold developed into a throat infection.

Dec 3, 2025 · Today in History An artistic depiction of the death of George Washington on December 14, 1799. Washington. (Photo Credit: The Print Collector / Getty Images) On December 14, 1799, the …

At 10:00 p.m. on December 14, 1799, George Washington died at his Mt. Vernon home after five decades of service to his country. His last words reportedly were: “I feel myself going.

Dec 5, 2024 · Everywhere, Washington’s death had an electrifying impact, binding the republic in shock, grief, and mourning. In Boston, Russell’s Gazette called the news “agonizing.” How George …

Mar 13, 2025 · George Washington Significance: The first President of the United States. Date of Birth: February 22, 1732 Date of Death: December 14, 1799 Place of Burial: Mount Vernon, Virginia Gilbert …

George Washington, the first President of the United States, passed away in December 1799 at his estate in Mount Vernon, Virginia. After retiring from public life in 1797, Washington dedicated his final …