He Was A ""Founding Father,"" An Author Of The Federalist Papers, The First Secretary Of The Treasury, And The Architect Of The First Fiscal Plan For The United States After The Ratification Of The Constitution.. Alexander hamilton was a founding father of america who shaped the country’s financial system and was a major author of federalist papers. The papers of alexander hamilton (ca.

Alexander hamilton was a founding father of america who shaped the country’s financial system and was a major author of federalist papers. Alexander hamilton, born on january 11, 1755 or 1757 (the exact year is debated), and passing on july 12, 1804, was a towering figure in the early history of the united states. Alexander hamilton was a founding father of our nation and the first secretary of the treasury.