Andrew Jackson
president of the United States from 1829 to 1837
1767 — 1845
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1829 to 1837
Born
March 15, 1767
Died
1845 (age ~78)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
judge, politician, lawyer
United StatesBorn in WaxhawsDied in The Hermitage
1767
Born in Waxhaws (1767-03-15)
1796
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1796–1797)
1797
PositionUnited States senator (1797–1798)
1822
Positiongrand master (1822–1823)
1823
PositionUnited States senator (1823–1825)
1825
PositionUnited States senator (1825–1825)
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Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. He rose to fame as a U.S. Army general and served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. His political philosophy, which dominated his presidency, became the basis for the rise of Jacksonian democracy. His legacy is controversial: he has been praised as an advocate for white working Americans and preserving the union of states, and criticized for his racist policies, particularly towards Native Americans.
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Who is Andrew Jackson?+
Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. He rose to fame as a U.S. Army general and served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. His political philosophy, which dominated his presidency, became the basis for the rise of Jacksonian democracy. His legacy is contr
What does the name Andrew mean?+
The name Andrew means "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is of English origin.
When was Andrew Jackson born?+
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767.
When did Andrew Jackson die?+
Andrew Jackson died in 1845, at approximately 78 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.
The name Andrew is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from Ancient Greek.. Etymology: From Ἀνδρέας, cognate with t=manly, both from t=man. Andrey.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Andrew — March 15, 1767
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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