Abigail Adams
First Lady of the United States from 1797 to 1801
1744 — 1818
Quick Facts
Profession
First Lady of the United States from 1797 to 1801
Born
November 22, 1744
Died
1818 (age ~74)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
writer, politician
United Kingdom of Great Britain and IrelandBorn in WeymouthDied in Quincy
1744
Born in Weymouth (1744-11-22)
1789
PositionSecond Lady or Gentleman of the United States (1789–1797)
1797
PositionFirst Lady of the United States (1797–1801)
1818
Died in Quincy
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Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. She is widely considered to be an influential figure in the founding of the United States, and was both the first second lady and second first lady of the United States, although such titles were not used at the time. She and Barbara Bush are the only two women in American history who were both married to a U.S. president and the mother of a U.S. president.
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Who is Abigail Adams?+
Abigail Adams was the wife and closest advisor of John Adams, the second president of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States. She is widely considered to be an influential figure in the founding of the United States, and was both the first se
What does the name Abigail mean?+
The name Abigail means "a female given name. Etymology: From tr=avigáyil.". It is of English origin.
When was Abigail Adams born?+
Abigail Adams was born on November 22, 1744.
When did Abigail Adams die?+
Abigail Adams died in 1818, at approximately 74 years of age.
Name Meaning
a female given name. Etymology: From tr=avigáyil.
The name Abigail is of English origin, meaning "a female given name. Etymology: From tr=avigáyil.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Abigail — November 22, 1744
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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