Biography of President Thomas Jefferson


President Thomas Jefferson

President number: Third President of U.S.

Political Party: Democratic-Republican

Vice President: Aaron Burr (1801–1805), George Clinton (1805–1809)

Served: March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809

Number of terms: 2


Personal Details

Born: April 13, 1743 - Shadwell, Virginia, British America.

Married: Martha Wayles (m. 1772; died 1782).

Died: July 4, 1826 (aged 83) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.

Buried: Monticello, Virginia, U.S.

Children: 6 with Martha Wayles, including: Martha Jefferson Randolph, Mary Jefferson Eppes
Up to 6 with Sally Hemings, including: Madison Hemings, Eston Hemings

College: College of William & Mary

Occupation: Politician, lawyer.


Notable Work


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