When was Thomas Jefferson born?

Thomas Jefferson was born on 2 April 1743 in Shadwell.

What positions has Thomas Jefferson held?

Positions held by Thomas Jefferson include: President of the United States (1801–1809); President-elect of the United States (1801–1801); Vice President of the United States (1797–1801); United States Secretary of State (1790–1793); United States Ambassador to France (1785–1789).

Where did Thomas Jefferson study?

Thomas Jefferson was educated at College of William & Mary.

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Thomas Jefferson

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Founding Father, U.S. president from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)

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Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. A prolific writer and philosopher, Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. His political philosophy formed the basis for Jeffersonian democracy, which dominated early American politics alongside federalism. Jefferson remains celebrated as an icon of American political values, but is also controversial for being a lifelong slave owner.

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Born: 2 April 1743 wd
Place of birth: Shadwell wd
Died: 4 July 1826 wd
Place of death: Monticello wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: teacher, cryptographer, architect, lawyer, writer, diplomat wd
Political party: Democratic-Republican Party wd
Education: College of William & Mary wd
Spouse: Martha Jefferson wd

Positions held wd

President of the United States (4 March 1801 – 4 March 1809)
President-elect of the United States (17 February 1801 – 4 March 1801)
Vice President of the United States (4 March 1797 – 4 March 1801)
United States Secretary of State (22 March 1790 – 31 December 1793)
United States Ambassador to France (1785–1789)
Governor of Virginia (1 June 1779 – 3 June 1781)
member of the Virginia House of Delegates

Awards wd

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Questions

When was Thomas Jefferson born?: Thomas Jefferson was born on 2 April 1743 in Shadwell.
What positions has Thomas Jefferson held?: Positions held by Thomas Jefferson include: President of the United States (1801–1809); President-elect of the United States (1801–1801); Vice President of the United States (1797–1801); United States Secretary of State (1790–1793); United States Ambassador to France (1785–1789).
Where did Thomas Jefferson study?: Thomas Jefferson was educated at College of William & Mary.

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