Posted in Web George Washington: military commander and presidency | Britannica February 17, 2025 George Washington, (born Feb. 22, 1732, Westmoreland county, Va.—died Dec. 14, 1799, Mount Vernon, Va., U.S.), American Revolutionary commander-in-chief (1775–83) and first president of the U.S. (1789–97). https://www.britannica.com/summary/George-Washington