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Born in Charles City County, VA
Born in Charles City County, VA. He had eight siblings. He came from a prominent Virginia family. His dad was governor of Virgina. -
his mother died from a stroke
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graduated from the college of William and Mary Law school at the age of 17
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military captain in the War of 1812
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married Letitia Christian. He had 15 children total
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served in the House of Represeentatives 1816-1821
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served in the Virginia House of state delegates
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elected Vice-President from the Whig Party
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1st Vice President to become President when a Predisdnet died. President William Henry Harrison died of a stroke
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1841-1844: As President he vetoed a tariff bill. The first time the House of Representatives tried to impeach a President
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married Julia Gardiner
chaireda'' peace convention between representatives of both northern and southern states it failed. He supported the south separating from the nation. -
After his Presidency
Chaired a peace convention between representatives of both the northern and southern states. It failed. He supported the south separating from the nation. -
died on January 18, 1862 of a stroke