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7th President of the United States (1825–1837)
| Born |
March 15, 1767, in Waxhaw, S.C. |
| Higher Education |
None. |
| Religious Affiliation |
Presbyterian. |
| Occupations |
Lawyer, public official, U.S. general. |
| Marriage |
August 1791 (second ceremony, Jan. 17, 1794) to Rachel Donelson
Robards (1767–1828). |
| Military Service |
U.S. Army (1801–1821), Revolutionary War, Creek War, War
of 1812, Seminole War. |
| Party Affiliation |
Democratic (Democratic-Republican). |
| Legal Residence When Elected |
Tennessee. |
| Position before Taking Office |
U.S. Senator from Tennessee. |
| Died |
June 8, 1845, in Nashville, Tenn., at age 78. |
| Burial Place |
The Hermitage Estate, Nashville, Tenn. |
Source: Encyclopedia Americana
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