text: when did gorge washington died? u.s.a. first prisdent december 17, 1799.  he died of pneumonia and a strep infection.  it is further thought that he was weakened and perhaps put in shock from blood letting which was in vogue at the time.  obviously he did not die in 1732 as he lead the us in battle against england starting 1776 through 1783 and served two terms of presidency until 1797.