Thomas Jefferson
president of the United States from 1801 to 1809 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826) was the third president of the United States.[1] Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence, which he and 55 other Founding Fathers signed. He also wrote the Statute of Religious Freedom.
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Thomas Jefferson | |
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3rd President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809 | |
Vice President | Aaron Burr; George Clinton |
Preceded by | John Adams |
Succeeded by | James Madison |
2nd Vice President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801 | |
President | John Adams |
Preceded by | John Adams |
Succeeded by | Aaron Burr |
1st United States Secretary of State | |
In office September 26, 1789 – December 31, 1793 | |
President | George Washington |
Preceded by | New Office |
Succeeded by | Edmund Randolph |
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Born | (1743-04-13)April 13, 1743 Shadwell, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 4, 1826(1826-07-04) (aged 83) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Height | 6 ft 2½ in (189 cm) |
Spouse(s) | Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson |
Religion | Deism |
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Jefferson was also a plantation owner. He had many slaves. He freed several people in the Hemings family.[2]