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Revision as of 22:41, 8 August 2002 by Zoe (talk | contribs)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)Thomas Jefferson (b. 1743 d. 1826) was the third President of the United States, from 1801 to 1809.
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| Rank: | 3rd (1801-1809) |
| Followed: | John Adams |
| Succeeded by: | James Madison |
| Date of Birth | April 13, 1743 |
| Place of Birth: | Shadwell, Virginia |
| Date of Death: | July 4, 1826 |
| Place of Death: | Monticello, Virginia |
| First Lady: | Martha Wayles Skelton |
| Occupation: | lawyer, farmer |
| Political Party: | Democratic-Republican |
| Vice President: | |
He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence, and a source of many other contributions to American culture. Achievements of his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
His home in Virginia was Monticello, near Charlottesville, Virginia, which included automatic doors and other convenient devices that he designed himself. He helped to found the University of Virginia.
Jefferson's ideal for the United States was that of a agricultural nation of yeoman farmers, in contrast to the vision of Alexander Hamilton, who envisioned a nation of commerce and manufacturing.
Some quotes from Jefferson on Deism are available on the Misplaced Pages page Jefferson on Deism
Places named for Thomas Jefferson include:
- Jefferson County in several states