Jefferson Davis
President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865 (1808–1889)
1808 — 1889
Quick Facts
Profession
President of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865 (1808–1889)
Born
June 3, 1808
Died
1889 (age ~81)
Name Origin
Portuguese
Timeline
writer, politician, businessperson
Confederate States of AmericaBorn in FairviewDied in New Orleans
1808
Born in Fairview (1808-06-03)
1824
EducationStudied at United States Military Academy (1824–1828)
1845
Positionmember of the United States House of Representatives (1845–1846)
1847
PositionUnited States senator (1847–1849)
1847
Positionboard member (1847–1851)
1849
PositionAbout
Jefferson F. Davis was the only president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, leading the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Before the war, he was a member of the Democratic Party who represented Mississippi in the House of Representatives from 1845 to 1846 and in the United States Senate from 1857 to 1861. From 1853 to 1857, he served as the 23rd United States secretary of war during the administration of President Franklin Pierce.
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Who is Jefferson Davis?+
Jefferson F. Davis was the only president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, leading the Confederacy during the American Civil War. Before the war, he was a member of the Democratic Party who represented Mississippi in the House of Representatives from 1845 to 1846 and in the United States
What does the name Jefferson mean?+
The name Jefferson means "An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.". It is of Portuguese origin.
When was Jefferson Davis born?+
Jefferson Davis was born on June 3, 1808.
When did Jefferson Davis die?+
Jefferson Davis died in 1889, at approximately 81 years of age.
Name Meaning
An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.
The name Jefferson is of Portuguese origin, meaning "An English surname originating as a patronymic; used specifically of Thomas Jefferson (1743–1826), the third president of the United States, principal author of the US Declaration of Independence (1776), and one of the most influential founders of the United States.. Etymology: From son. The placenames in the United States are named for Thomas Jefferson.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jefferson — June 3, 1808
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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