Alan A. Arthur
president of the United States from 1881 to 1885
1829 — 1886
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1881 to 1885
Born
October 5, 1829
Died
1886 (age ~57)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
lawyer, politician, military officer
United StatesBorn in FairfieldDied in New York City
1829
Born in Fairfield (1829-10-05)
1881
PositionPresident of the United States (1881–1885)
1881
PositionVice President of the United States (1881–1881)
1886
Died in New York City
About
Chester Alan Arthur was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He was a Republican from New York who previously served as the 20th vice president under President James A. Garfield. Assuming the presidency after Garfield's assassination, Arthur's administration saw the largest expansion of the U.S. Navy, the end of the so-called "spoils system", and the implementation of harsher restrictions for migrants entering from abroad.
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Who is Alan A. Arthur?+
Chester Alan Arthur was the 21st president of the United States, serving from 1881 to 1885. He was a Republican from New York who previously served as the 20th vice president under President James A. Garfield. Assuming the presidency after Garfield's assassination, Arthur's administration saw the la
What does the name Alan mean?+
The name Alan means "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is of English origin.
When was Alan A. Arthur born?+
Alan A. Arthur was born on October 5, 1829.
When did Alan A. Arthur die?+
Alan A. Arthur died in 1886, at approximately 57 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Celtic languages.
The name Alan is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Celtic languages.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Alan — October 5, 1829
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Libra
Diplomatic, gracious, fair-minded
Air · Venus · Sep 23 – Oct 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Akbal
Night — darkness, mystery, dreams
Celtic Tree
Ivy
Loyal, compassionate, giving
Ogham: Gort · Sep 30 – Oct 27
Birthstone: Opal — Hope, creativity
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History remembers. So do I.
— an admirer
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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