Biographies

Biography of President James Buchanan the 15th president of the United States (1857-1861) Learn about biography and life story of President James Buchanan was the 15th president of the United States.  Biography of President James Buchanan James Buchanan by Matthew Brady Served as President: 1857-1861 Vice President: John Cabell Breckinridge Party: Democrat …

Biography of President Pierce, Franklin 14th president of the United States.  (1853-1857) Learn about biography and life story of Franklin Pierce : the 14th president of the United States.  Biography of President Pierce Served as President: 1853-1857 Vice President: William Rufus De Vane King Party: Democrat Age at inauguration: 48 Born: November 23, 1804 …

Biography of President Fillmore Millard (1850-1853) Learn about biography and life story of Millard Fillmore the 13th president of the United States .  Served as President: 1850-1853 Vice President: none Party: Whig Age at inauguration: 50 Born: January 7, 1800 in Cayuga County, New York Died: March 8, 1874 in Buffalo, NY …

Biography of president Taylor Zachary (1849-1850) Learn about biography and life story of Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States.   Served as President: 1849-1850 Vice President: Millard Fillmore Party: Whig Age at inauguration: 64 Born: November 24, 1784 in Orange County, Virginia Died: July 9, 1850 in Washington D.C. while in office. …

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, …