When was William Howard Taft born?

William Howard Taft was born on 15 September 1857 in Cincinnati.

What positions has William Howard Taft held?

Positions held by William Howard Taft include: Chief Justice of the United States (1921–1930); President of the United States (1909–1913); President-elect of the United States (1908–1909); Governor of Cuba (1906–1906); United States Secretary of War (1904–1908).

Where did William Howard Taft study?

William Howard Taft was educated at Yale College, University of Cincinnati College of Law, University of Cincinnati.

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William Howard Taft

27th President of the United States from 1909 to 1913 (1857–1930)

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William Howard Taft was the 27th president of the United States from 1909 to 1913 and the tenth chief justice of the United States from 1921 to 1930. He is the only person to have held both offices.

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Born: 15 September 1857 wd
Place of birth: Cincinnati wd
Died: 8 March 1930 wd
Place of death: Washington metropolitan area wd
Citizenship: United States wd
Occupation: judge, lawyer, prosecutor, pedagogue, university teacher, politician wd
Political party: Republican Party wd
Education: Yale College, University of Cincinnati College of Law, University of Cincinnati wd
Spouse: Helen Herron Taft wd

Positions held wd

Chief Justice of the United States (11 July 1921 – 3 February 1930)
President of the United States (4 March 1909 – 4 March 1913)
President-elect of the United States (3 November 1908 – 4 March 1909)
Governor of Cuba (29 September 1906 – 13 October 1906)
United States Secretary of War (1 February 1904 – 30 June 1908)
Governor-General of the Philippines (4 July 1901 – 23 December 1903)
Judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1892–1900)
Solicitor General of the United States (since February 1890)
president

Awards wd

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Questions

When was William Howard Taft born?: William Howard Taft was born on 15 September 1857 in Cincinnati.
What positions has William Howard Taft held?: Positions held by William Howard Taft include: Chief Justice of the United States (1921–1930); President of the United States (1909–1913); President-elect of the United States (1908–1909); Governor of Cuba (1906–1906); United States Secretary of War (1904–1908).
Where did William Howard Taft study?: William Howard Taft was educated at Yale College, University of Cincinnati College of Law, University of Cincinnati.

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