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    George Washington Introduction: One of the most significant individuals in American history, George Washington (1732–1799) was an American political figure and military commander. He was the oldest child of Augustine Washington and Mary Ball Washington and was born on February 22, 1732, in Westmoreland County, Virginia. George Washington biography: Washington's father left him a considerable legacy of land and slaves when he was just 11 years old. He was homeschooled and an ardent reader, with a special interest in military history.  At the age of 20, Washington joined the Virginia militia as a major and started his military career in 1752. He served in the French and Indian War (1754–1763), where he earned considerable combat experience, and was chosen to lead the Continental Army during the American Revolution (1775–1783). The success of the American cause during the Revolution was largely due to Washington's leadership. The Battle of Yorktown (1781), which essentia...