When was William Henry Harrison born?

William Henry Harrison was born on 9 February 1773 in Charles City County.

What positions has William Henry Harrison held?

Positions held by William Henry Harrison include: President of the United States (1841–1841); President-elect of the United States (1840–1841); United States Ambassador to Colombia (1828–1829); United States senator (1827–1828); United States senator (1825–1827).

Where did William Henry Harrison study?

William Henry Harrison was educated at Hampden–Sydney College, University of Pennsylvania.

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William Henry Harrison

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President of the United States in 1841 (1773-1841)

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William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States, serving from March 1841 until his death in April that year. He was the shortest-serving president, at 31 days, and the first one to die in office. After his death, a succession crisis arose that concluded with John Tyler, his vice president, assuming the presidency.

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Born: 9 February 1773 wd
Place of birth: Charles City County wd
Died: 4 April 1841 wd
Place of death: White House wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: politician, diplomat, military officer, statesperson, governor wd
Political party: Whig Party wd
Education: Hampden–Sydney College, University of Pennsylvania wd
Spouse: Anna Harrison wd

Positions held wd

President of the United States (4 March 1841 – 4 April 1841)
President-elect of the United States (1840–1841)
United States Ambassador to Colombia (24 May 1828 – 26 September 1829)
United States senator (4 March 1827 – 20 May 1828)
United States senator (4 March 1825 – 4 March 1827)
non-voting member of the U.S. House of Representatives (8 October 1816 – 3 March 1819)
Governor of Indiana Territory (10 January 1801 – 28 December 1812)
United States representative

Awards wd

Congressional Gold Medal
Hoover Medal (1945)

Questions

When was William Henry Harrison born?: William Henry Harrison was born on 9 February 1773 in Charles City County.
What positions has William Henry Harrison held?: Positions held by William Henry Harrison include: President of the United States (1841–1841); President-elect of the United States (1840–1841); United States Ambassador to Colombia (1828–1829); United States senator (1827–1828); United States senator (1825–1827).
Where did William Henry Harrison study?: William Henry Harrison was educated at Hampden–Sydney College, University of Pennsylvania.

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