Alexander Hamilton: America's Controversial Founding Father | History & Facial Reconstructions

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Hope you all enjoyed the video! Some other videos you might enjoy: George Washington: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4uVY6acortkgq8 Abraham Lincoln: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmmyc4ycfMmGp6c Pocahontas: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWK0m4WDYruEp5o

[@bloomingaccents]

I love your channel. The history lessons and the final lifelike images are wonderful. I will be sharing these with my grandaughters to help them appreciate history in a new way, that every can relate to, instead of learning it in a dry, boring way.

[@tiggtiggs]

Hmmm? So, the father didn't abandon his family? After 10 YEARS of living the same home, he bugger's off...to protect his family? Rose tinted glasses springs to mind.😍

[@sharonalbanese8084]

I've just discovered your channel, and I love it, thank you!

[@sweetangelplus]

I am from Nevis. The house where he was born is one of our main museums on the island. There is a statue of him on the house's ground

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

It looks beautiful!

[@RosalieFamily-qo6jz]

WHAT!! I wanna go one day on vacation, I want to learn more of my well-known 10th founding father, although I'm 14, imma put that as a place for me and my future soulmate to go there one day.

[@RosalieFamily-qo6jz]

@Rosalielato I am only saying this cause I didn't know that til' I saw your comment.

[@pauric7765]

I was shipwrecked on Nevis from 2011 to 2012. It's a special place double deuces and the town. The house Hamilton is just on the left of the town down the hill from the Catholic Church. What a place Nevis is.

[@giggle_snort]

I have to admit, I knew very little about Alexander Hamilton and the other founding fathers until I saw _Hamilton_ on Disney+. But the musical inspired me to look further into his life, to see what Lin Manuel Miranda got right, and what liberties were taken. And it's fascinating stuff! All of these men, the founding fathers, we now view them as historical heavyweights, they almost seem like giants... but they were _real men,_ making real decisions, solving real problems, and dealing with real feelings. There are a lot of videos and podcasts that dive into history, and I enjoy almost all of them. Yours is particularly fun, though, because it helps to humanize these names we've memorized, and to learn their stories. Thanks, Becca and team, you're amazing.

[@caffeinatedhobgoblin]

I love how Lin Manuel Miranda captured that humanity of our founding fathers! I couldn't agree more that we see these historical figures as giants, like they're some kind of god, but many don't stop enough to think they made mistakes just like us, they didn't know what they were doing, they were just doing their best even when they failed! Many problems they couldn't fix with the little time they had. I'm so happy channels like this exist to bring that further to the forefront.

[@trishhaseldenjohnson7217]

They were real men who had flaws but created a document continuing to stand the test of time .

[@JN-bu3py]

AAAND unlike Mirandas travesty they WERE ALL *white*

[@giggle_snort]

@@JN-bu3py No one cares. Except you, apparently.

[@demo__]

"Growing up is when you realize history is not boring."

[@nickimontie]

Nobody is perfect, but even if someone missteps through life, it doesn't make them less brilliant. He was imperfect, but important, and I'm glad we had him for the short time he lived. Excellent work, again!

[@giggle_snort]

Well said. People are too complicated to designate them as either right or wrong. There is no absolute black and white, there are only shades of gray. And it's fascinating to look into the lives of these historical giants and try to understand the decisions they made, and why they made them.

[@DietMountainDew_]

Well said, Nicki 🫶

[@arlonfoster9997]

Exactly. Humans are not considered black and white but areas of gray. We make mistakes and are not immune from doing really bad things it doesn’t mean we are inherently bad or just inherently good because of black and white terms

[@FirebrandAL]

This whole series gets me so emotional. These people framed so much of our lives. It's so incredibly humbling.

[@rogerwilliams5366]

So True

[@celticfiddle7605]

Wow you really brought the man to life! I always get emotional when we see the person alive again. You are an awesome artist.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you so much! This one challenged me for some reason. The re-creation took longer than usual. But I really like the way it turned out!

[@mpgchgo]

It is getting harder for me to decide whether I prefer your telling of the stories, or your recreation of their likenesses. Looking forward to the next one!

[@rogerwilliams5366]

I agree, both are excellent

[@KefkeWren]

Honestly? I think if this is an accurate reconstruction, it's fair to say that Hamilton had the looks of a movie star.

[@AmberBocks3000]

I’d never seen the portrait of his father. He was also a handsome guy.

[@moreliarodriguez4482]

Yes!! He reminds me of the extraordinary charm of Heath Ledger.

[@johnc.8461]

​@@moreliarodriguez4482Matthew Morrison, a Royal, the ones in the Charles-line, a few other celebrities.

[@EmMiller-wu3dy]

Agreed.

[@siobhano]

This was great! The recreation was especially fascinating. We’re so used to seeing his likeness on money that I didn’t even stop to think how accurate it may or may not be. Really amazing video, RN team!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you! So true - he's so beautified on that $10! But I do think he was probably a good looking man in general.

[@katb.5859]

He was indeed a handsome man. The todays version is someone I would date. 😂 Thank you for your great work. Not only in bringing people back to life but also for the background stories. I've learned a lot from this channel. And seeing these people in "real" versions, makes them less of history and easier to connect with their lives. If you know what I mean.

[@josi4251]

So beautifully done, RNS!! Your dedication to not only recreating the faces of historical figures, your research and reporting are VERY appreciated. Thank you!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank YOU for watching! ❤️

[@candyvigil550]

The story of Hamilton's life was really interesting and the reproduction was so charming. I love your work.

[@jordansjul]

We need Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton’s recreation now

[@lauriepelayo296]

There is a biography on her as well, which I read a couple years ago. She was a very impressive woman in her own right.

[@baymax6840]

I loved this video, and personally Alexander Hamilton is one of my favourite historical figures. I enjoy reading about how complicated he was and how many personal relationships as I think many of the people he formed friendships with were fascinating. Alexander’s mother Rachael and his sister-in-law Angelica Church and his best friend and likely lover Jack Laurens may be some of the people I think most interesting in his life. I think this video is great, but I did notice three mistakes in the video: - Rachael Fawcett was no longer married by 1765. Rachael and Johann Lavine got a divorce in 1759. This divorce trial had a great impact on Alexander’s life as it forbade Alexander and his older brother James Jr from inheriting anything upon their mother’s death and for it all to go to her eldest Peter Lavien. This divorce also forbade Rachael from remarrying, which resulted in her never being able to marry James Hamilton - James Hamilton was not the one showing off the letter Alexander wrote. Alexander showed the letter to his mentor Hugh Knox, who was so impressed by the letter that he published it. It was from this Knox helped gather him up a collection, and Alexander ended up in America - Alexander’s published document on the character and conduct of John Adams, where he calls him too emotional and criticises his temper tantrums, was published during the Election of 1800 to prevent Adams from becoming president again, not during Adams first election I do like your recreation a lot. I think Alexander Hamilton must have had a difficult face to capture based on his differing descriptions and portraits. He must have been a good looking based on his descriptions with lovely violet-blue eyes and a nice smile. By a quite few, such as John Adams and William Sullivan and himself in one letter to Jack Laurens, he’s called feminine, sometimes by his looks and his personality. I always imagined him being a bit more of a ‘pretty boy’ based on his descriptions. Allan McLane Hamilton evidently didn’t like any of Alexander’s portraits, calling them “not artistically remarkable, and most of them evidently unreliable, very little impression is to be gained of his figure or how he actually looked, repose or when animated.” Overall I did think this video was a good summary of his life though I do wish you gave Jack a little bit of a mention considering that most historians have agreed that Alexander was never quite the same after he died. I’m sorry if this comment is a little long and a bit of a rant. I love this video, and I love Alexander Hamilton as a historical figure.

[@baymax6840]

(And his good friend Gouverneur Morris is pretty cool too. Gouverneur was the peg-legged womanising penman of the Constitution.)

[@p_elle]

His mother, Rachel, lived on St. Croix. In our history books her husband, Lavien, is described as cruel. He even had Rachel jailed for refusing to live with him and having flirtatious behavior. So she hopped a ship to St. Kitts and made a home in Nevis. Later, James moved them back to St. Croix. The building where the shop Rachel owned is still there, 34 Company St. Hamilton lived 8 years in St. Croix were he witnessed the Sunday Free Market and learned about international trade and commerce. His time in St. Croix help to form his social and economical ideals.

[@monmothma3358]

Great work, as always! And this shows how important meritocracy is. Hamilton was born out of wedlock, yet was able to rise through the ranks both academically and in the army, almost to presidency, based on skill alone (though the patronage of his aristocratic father and later friendship with Washington probably also helped). This was an advantage the Colonies/US had over the "Old World" - in England back then, officer commissions in the Army were often bought for upper class sons who didn't stand to inherit land. Someone from the lower classes could never become an officer. A talent like Hamilton would have been completely missed, and guess which kind of army ends up the most competent one?? Which probably contributed to the victory of the Americans over the English.

[@jordansjul]

And he married into a wealthy and connected family, but yes, three cheers for a meritocracy - it’s desperately needed for society to function well

[@LindaLinda80Linda]

YES! That’s a face that would have won respect and given him a lot of self-confidence. Handsome, smart , ambitious, brave men know their effect on others. Great job with the research and the reproduction!

[@adamjohnson6016]

Dying in a duel is wildly metal, it's interesting to realize how human and 'normal' a lot of these people were, scandal, frustrations, and unfulfilled goals. Very happy to see the upload. These are so good now with the extended historical perspective leading up to the artwork reveal. Nice work.

[@trishhaseldenjohnson7217]

I can't get enough of your description of past and accomplishments! As a former history teacher I found them quite fascinating. The likenesses of many of the portraits of Hamilton I believe are all represented in this one you have provided . By knowing what we have learned and studied about this self taught brilliant scholar brings to life what we want to believe he looked like. My students had a much easier time remembering the accomplishments and personal history of a man they were able to visionalize. Whether you know it or not your depiction has made a difference in the lives of people including mine. Thank you so much. Keep'em coming!

[@kimmycupreacts]

Amazing as always! When you did your recreation I could definitely see his scottish side coming out. Reminded me of Jamie Fraser a bit ;)

[@Lizablue0608]

From Outlander? You’re right! He was a real person though right? (I’m just too lazy to Google before I comment). 😂

[@kimmycupreacts]

@@Lizablue0608 haha yeah from Outlander. No Jamie is not real, unfortunately 😅

[@Oldleftiehere]

Sassenach!

[@yumeng4686]

Man, he really does write nonstop! Lovely video. :3

[@DianeSLoftis]

I enjoyed this greatly. I’m so glad there’s a mention about his unique smile lines. There’s so much here that I never knew about him. Thank you for such a wonderful micro-lesson and for sharing your talent. Wow! What a treat!

[@tofu8415]

I'm always excited to watch whenever a new video is uploaded on this channel, and Hamilton is one of my favorite historical figures (partly thanks to the musical haha), so I've been looking forward to this video. Thank you for your hard work making these recreations and biographies!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you! We really hope you enjoyed it :)

[@spitestore2922]

I was singing the songs in my head whenever anything from the musical was mentioned. 😂

[@madamesalamander16]

Mr. Hamilton figures so prevalently in our nation's depictions because he was staggeringly handsome. (My American History instructor had the fiercest crush on him, and it was 1989!) Who wouldn't want to sculpt the current sexiest man alive? But his contemporaries said he had little time for such frippery, stunk like a wild animal and had to be forcibly bathed and shoved into a clean suit when he ripened beyond endurance. I suppose it also rankled the old coots that the babes of the day were undeterred by neither the honk coming off him nor the dirt rings around his neck.

[@NoOne-wn9ju]

His friend was not just being kind -- he was handsome!

[@MoreOnPleeez]

Yes and knowing his intelligence, character, bravery and humorous side makes him that more alluring!

[@moreliarodriguez4482]

Whoa!! What a wonderfully produced documentary, you guys. It made choke a bit and had to.hold a knot in my throat. Thank you so much for bringing this man's legacy to the present with such tools. And thanks to Lin-Manuel Miranda for reviving Hamilton's and his wife's lives and genius with his own. Thanks again. Excellent. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@moreliarodriguez4482]

I wanted to add that Alexander Hamilton probably had that disarming, dashing smile of a Heath Ledger type.

[@CasM435]

Loved this thank you! Would it be possible to see an episode for Lafayette as well at some point?

[@MoreOnPleeez]

Agreed!

[@KarenWimberley]

This was fascinating. Thank you for your hard work.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bc927]

I love watching these recreations. Thank you for all you do, allowing us to see what these historical figures would have looked like. They always look so breath-takingly real! Amazing talent!

[@snezetinkerbella]

Thoroughly enjoyed the reminders of Hamilton and his Short extraordinary life. Beautifully and thoughtfully done

[@Barb85044]

Strong face. Loved the history lesson.

[@BeautifulSilence]

Lol, at 6:36 I was thinking "girrrll you better show the portrait of him peacocking that promotion against a redoubt wall" and you had my backkk~ It is such a great likeness bc it just has his energy

[@rachealtackett940]

I very much enjoy your videos. There is something that really touches and ignites my soul when I see the likeness of our Founding Fathers. Brilliant, brave, but imperfect men who all cared about their new nation. Thank you!

[@LyndseyMacPherson]

Amazing!💜Your incredible renderings are completely matched by your storytelling. Love everything you do so much!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@rogerwilliams5366]

This was OUTSTANDING. The best online video of Hamilton I have seen. Concise, to the point, accurate, respectful, easy to follow and easy to understand. Thank you for this quality presentation about a truly great man. 🇺🇸🙏

[@chrisstef8004]

Another great video.. I wonder where all his three or four times great, great, great grandchildren are...if they look like your portrait 🤔 Thanks for all your love and hard work..👏👏 Australia 🌏🦘

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you! He's got to have tons of ancestors right? With the 8 kids? I'll have to do a google search!

[@slownsteady100]

Really wonderful work. I used to think (maybe it was more hope) that politics was at one time more civl. At least now we don't challenge our opponents to duels. Thank you for the excellent story telling.

[@dharmakaurkhalsa3923]

What a story! So much determination and also many opportunities that came his way that he knew how to seize... Truly a character. Nice recreation too. Thanks for this video. ❤

[@AnnMarieKing]

I just wanted to thank you for humanizing these important historical figures while educating us. I did not know that Hamilton was born in the Caribbean like me. Happy New Year from Barbados! ❤

[@TeamCat1128]

Impressive! It’s so tough to remember, these were actual people living their lives.

[@lmktacwa]

wow! that is so weird, I was just wondering earlier this week whether you'd done him yet. He's my favorite! nice work!

[@GraceHOsborn]

This was amazing! Seeing your reconstruction absolutely blew me away. I’ve been studying Hamilton for years in my pursuit to become a historian (and to write a historical fiction series chronicling his life, told from his point of view in the style of a posthumous memoir) and as such I absolutely love seeing new content about the man. Great work!

[@milaslesar10]

Another great recreation and a beautifully narrated story! Such a charismatic man... Thank you, Becca!

[@jsmith-jones1684]

Perhaps a combination of Heath Leger, Alexander Skarsgard, and David Beckham, all very handsome men. Thanks for another great portrayal of historical figures!

[@msdinba]

I’m impressed. However, what I found most poignant is the amount of pain these two brothers endured. Even on a bad day, our lives don’t compare with those of our forefathers. What ever happened to Alexander Hamilton’s brother whom he needed to leave behind? We talk about complex PTSD. Both Alexander and his brother would qualify.

[@coliemarie5921]

OMG YAYYYYY!!!! I requested this one(probably amongst many others)and have been waitingggg! Love your content ❤ tysm for all of the time and effort for these ❤😊

[@jenniferferguson1517]

You have such a calming voice and this was so good! Thank you for doing this!

[@pamtibbett3414]

Our history and ancestry, what it makes us today and the meaning of why. The oak branch with deep roots the mighty strong oak tree. Beautiful oak trees in La

[@BoldAndBright]

Was hoping for this one!

[@alexialesueur8676]

Superb! I am such a fan of Alexander Hamilton. Thank you for this video. What an excellent way to start the day❤

[@pamlee5716]

Another wonderful recreation, yours is my favorite channel by far. Thank you!

[@stephaniechristensen5551]

Just the story of Hamilton's rivalry with Burr, much less why he went ahead with the duel after losing a beloved son to one and experiencing the devastating effects on himself and his family, would take up all your presentation time! I suppose he must have believed nothing else he'd done would matter if he didn't duel. He was a fascinating person. Was any other Founding Father born a foreign national? Did any of them have the kind of experience Hamilton had in international trade and finance and practical money management for governments? Few, if any. How many of the others could have his unique vision for the nation because he wasn't born in or raised in any state? It's easy to forget that, like his mentor, George Washington, Hamilton had to create a whole department of the federal government and establish the financial and economic foundations of a new republic--very different from other forms of government--largely from scratch and without many close precedents to look to. Sometimes the outliers have something to offer, I guess! Good work! The recreation was great!

[@donnamurillo]

So beautiful. Thank you for all you do and then sharing it.

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you! :)

[@PokhrajRoy.]

So happy to see a new video! 👏🏽

[@traceyholt8223]

I'm glad to know about Alexander's parents and that his father didn't abandon him. In fact, there was a letter from Alexander to his brother James asking about his father.

[@nickim6571]

The recreation looks like the actor who plays Jamie Fraser on Outlander--very handsome.

[@Oldleftiehere]

Wrong clan though. 😊

[@nceleste63]

One of your best reconstructions! I really enjoyed rediscovering Hamilton’s story. Your narrative is wonderful, well researched and I wait with baited breath till I see what he looked like, so exciting! Excellent work Royalty Now👍

[@daysofapril2667]

Love these!

[@SarahHovley]

Fascinating!!! I love your history lessons and recreations.

[@LittleTut]

I assumed Alexander Hamilton was tall, 6" or more. But 5'7". Okay. 😁 Nice informational video as usual. 👍🏽

[@jordansjul]

He’s not for nothing called The Little Lion

[@Nanaof3.]

Pls do more on our founding fathers so much mistruths about them

[@jayempress4203]

Yep, definitely handsome!! His grin is irresistible.

[@lifooz2955]

You are incredible as always! Can´t do anything but to reflect over what a job you put into these videos! Pat yourself at your shoulder, you are amazing!❤ /L

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Ah thank you so much. We worked really hard on this one, I'm glad it comes through. Really appreciate your kind comment!!

[@SweetJungThang]

Just a note...from Boston, one makes one's way "down" to New York City, not up.

[@fairuzskinanti8350]

OH MY GOSH, THAT'S BEAUTIFUL

[@LadyNomad]

Also, the Marquis de Sade. Love all of your amazing works, especially appreciate the history research you share as well. Thank you! 😁

[@patriciasmith2168]

So well done!

[@lailabel5443]

I wish all the books in audible are narrated by u u have an amazing voice there are many great books that I can’t finish because of the voice

[@laurahastings-brownstein1481]

I have been interested in Alexander Hamilton for many years. Though my interest, I have found information regarding many modern descendants of this man. Some of these descendants carry the Schuyler surname. Recently I viewed a photograph of a man, descendant of A.H., who looked quite similar to your modern version of A.H. Thank you for excellent and informative videos!

[@jasminemack6135]

Hamilton is one of my favorite historical characters. Thanks

[@susanbaker8023]

Hamilton was handsome. Thanks for the history and recreation.

[@tebec3624]

Once again, excellent storytelling and visualization. His childhood home still stands in Charleston Nevis. Please visit.

[@ropolito1980]

Amazing effing work. Just wow. Thank you both for your hard work and dedication. Excellent work

[@hollygolden9673]

Excellent like always!

[@RoyaltyNowStudios]

Thank you!

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi, awesome live history video I enjoyed it. Great facial photo. It makes the historical person come to life 😊

[@sarahallegra6239]

Wow, modern Hamilton is a hottie! 😊 Fantastic job on the research and work that went into this. I love how warm his face looks in so many of his portraits, both the historic ones and the ones you created. He definitely looks like he’d be a good guy to have on your side.

[@elizabethbrammer7022]

I love this so much… to me, at least, he looks a little bit like a ginger/blue-eyed Heath Ledger RIP

[@rachelleashley4097]

I instantly thought “Heath Ledger” also…

[@JJMJJ09]

This is literally my favorite channel

[@bradwilli1]

This was an outstanding piece. I just discovered this channel and look forward to watching more.

[@avie3937]

Excellent work as always 😊 I would love to see you reconstruct Sor Juana Ines de La Cruz, a cool Mexican nun. She’s one of my favorite historical figures!

[@GoNavy86]

Could you please do Wyatt and Josephine Earp? Thank you for all your wonderful content 🙏

[@chrishernandez4266]

I very much enjoyed this video. You have a wonderful voice that is so enjoyable to listen to and I greatly enjoyed seeing your impression of what the founding father might look like today.

[@lilithsmith1290]

Contemporary picture is very handsome and look tall.very interesting story..

[@alisonrutherford5716]

I love your creations, especially when they smile.

[@colleenmahony8803]

This was so great!

[@mac2807]

Love and appreciate the history lessons along the way. Please keep them coming. :)

[@fudgeahmah]

I would love to see Catherine the Great! She is such an influencial figure even today.

[@DANIELHOUY]

Yes, this is a more accurate depiction of Alexander Hamilton, my grandmother, on my Father's side was said to be a direct decendant, so this holds a great importance for me. Thank You.

[@debralee1401]

Just love this beautifully presented documentary, the history lesson, the reconstruction. Burr was such a creep to shoot to kill. Hamilton, an experienced professional soldier and officer, obviously missed him on purpose! What a horrid, barbaric practice, the duel. Such a sad end to a brilliant man, and what more he might have contributed to America!

[@renahamilton6712]

I was born, Hamilton. There was only 2 children that were Hamilton, lime, and my brother. Altogether, I was the youngest out of 6 children but my brother and Our surname is Hamilton. I was not allowed to know anything about my family tree on my father's side. My dad had a brother and when he came to visit. He told me my ancestor. Came from the West Indies. And his first name was Alexander Hamilton. I was born with a birth defect, that's why. My family did not want to tell me anything about my family tree. I went through Ancestry and when they help help me and said yes. Your descendant is Alexander Hamilton. And given me a Green leaf I am the last of my family. I buried my entire family. I am the last of my Hamilton line. I've never been an Aunt, I have no cousins, no nieces or nephews. I look like photos Of the Hamilton line. I am so proud of my name

[@martybaggenmusic]

Every reveal of your work sends a chill

[@JaviMunoz07]

You did amazing for recreation of the face of Alexander Hamilton. He was young to become one of the founders father of United State of America 🇺🇸.

[@TheStaticZone]

Great video and recreation! Thank you!❤

[@erictaylor5462]

I love when you include a likeness of what the person would look like if they were in a modern style.

[@leviholt4557]

I could listen to you talk all day. Have you thought about doing audio books?

[@jenniferraybaud8827]

So incredibly handsome! Beautiful work once again. ❤

[@lauradimitriadis4371]

I learn so much from these episodes. I had no idea that Hamilton was from Nevis I assumed he was born either in England or the US

[@soniaflores5761]

Beautiful work and synopsis of his life. The lifelike reproduction was lovely.

[@fester73666]

Another AWESOME life story and recreation becca 👍👍

[@sanstar2007]

I love your videos! I always learn a lot. Very captivating!