Biographies

Biography of James K Polk (1845-1849) Learn about biography of James K Polk the 11th president of the United States Biography of President James K. Polk Served as President: 1845-1849 vice President: George Dallas Party: Democrat Age at inauguration: 49 Born: November 2, 1795 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina Died: June …

Biography of President John Tyler(1841-1845) Learn about biography of John Tyler the 10th president of the United States Biography of President John Tyler Served as President: 1841-1845 Vice President: none Party: Whig Age at inauguration: 51 Born: March 29, 1790 in Charles City County, Virginia Died: January 18, 1862 in Richmond, Virginia …

Biography of President Harrison William Henry (1841) William Henry Harrison was the 9th president of the United States. Learn about his biography and life story. Biography of President Harrison William Henry Served as President: 1841 Vice President: John Tyler Party: Whig Age at inauguration: 68 Born: February 9, 1773 in Charles City County, …

Biography of President Martin Van Buren  (1837-1841) Martin Van Buren was the 8th president of the United States. Kids learn about his biography and life story Biography of Martin Van Buren: Served as President: 1837-1841 Vice President: Richard M. Johnson Party: Democrat Age at inauguration: 54 Born: December 5, 1782 in Kinderhook, New …

Biography of President Andrew Jackson (1829-1837) Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States. Kids learn about his biography and life story. Biography of President Andrew Jackson Served as President: 1829-1837 Vice President: John Caldwell Calhoun, Martin Van Buren Party: Democrat Age at inauguration: 61 Born: March 15, 1767 in Waxhaw, …

John Quincy Adams was the 6th President of the United States (1825-1829). Biography of John Quincy Adams : learn about his biography and life story. Served as President: 1825-1829 Vice President: John Caldwell Calhoun Party: Democratic-Republican Age at inauguration: 57 Born: July 11, 1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts Died: February 23, 1848 in Washington D.C., after collapsing on the …

Biography of James Monroe : James Monroe was the 5th President of the United States (1817-1825). Learn about Biography of James Monroe and his life story Served as President: 1817-1825 Vice President: Daniel D. Tompkins Party: Democratic-Republican Age at inauguration: 58 Born: April 28th, 1758 in Westmoreland County, Virginia Died: July 4, 1831 in …

Biography of John Adams was the 2nd president of the United States (1797-1801). Biography of John Adams : Learn about his biography and life story including his wife Abigail, the Revolutionary War, and his time as president Served as President: 1797-1801 Vice President: Thomas Jefferson Party: Federalist Age at inauguration: 61 Born: October 30 1735 …

Biography of James Madison (1809-1817) Learn about the biography and life story of James Madison was the 4th president of the United States.  Biography of James Madison Served as President: 1809-1817 Vice President: George Clinton, Elbridge Gerry Party: Democratic-Republican Age at inauguration: 57 Born: March 16, 1751 in Port Conway, King George, Virginia Died: June …