Thomas Jefferson
president of the United States from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)
1743 — 1826
Quick Facts
Profession
president of the United States from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)
Born
April 13, 1743
Died
1826 (age ~83)
Name Origin
French
Timeline
writer, teacher, lawyer
United StatesBorn in ShadwellDied in Monticello
1743
Born in Shadwell (1743-04-13)
1779
PositionGovernor of Virginia (1779–1781)
1785
PositionUnited States Ambassador to France (1785–1789)
1790
PositionUnited States Secretary of State (1790–1793)
1797
PositionVice President of the United States (1797–1801)
1801
PositionPresident of the United States (1801–1809)
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Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and natural rights, and he produced formative documents and decisions at the state, national, and international levels.
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Who is Thomas Jefferson?+
Thomas Jefferson was an American Founding Father and the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was a leading proponent of democracy, republicanism, and natural rights, and he produced formative documents and de
What does the name Thomas mean?+
The name Thomas means "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is of French origin.
When was Thomas Jefferson born?+
Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743.
When did Thomas Jefferson die?+
Thomas Jefferson died in 1826, at approximately 83 years of age.
Name Meaning
male given name (Θωμάς)
The name Thomas is of French origin, meaning "male given name (Θωμάς)". It is traditionally a male name.
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Thomas — April 13, 1743
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Respect.
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The world is a little different because you existed.
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Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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