The History/ Life Of U.S President Martin Van Buren By OKnox01 Dec 5, 1782 Martin Van Buren was born in kinderhook, NY Jan 1, 1796 attended Kinderhook academy until age 14 Jan 1, 1803 Martin was admitted to the bar Feb 21, 1807 Martin Van Buren marries Hannah Hoes Jan 1, 1815 Became New York Attorney/General Feb 1, 1821 Martin becomes US Senator Jan 1, 1829 Becomes Governor New York for 12 weeks Jan 1, 1829 Van Buren becomes Secretary Of State Jan 1, 1831 Becomes minister of england Jan 1, 1833 Becomes Vice President Of The US Mar 4, 1837 Martin Van Buren was elected President Mar 4, 1841 Martin van buren left office Jul 24, 1862 Martin van buren dies