Thomas Jefferson

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  • date of birth

    date of birth

    thomas jefferson was born on April 13, 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia
  • School

    School

    In 1757 at the age of 14 he studied classical languages, literature and math
    Graduated college in 1763
    studied law for 5 years
  • Occupation

    Occupation

    He was a lawyer from 1767-74
  • Marriage

    Marriage

    Married Martha Wayles Skeltonon January 7th, 1772
  • Government Jobs

    Government Jobs

    Thomas JEfferson was elected into the Virginia Hoise of Burgesses
    Drafted and wrote the Declaration of Independence
    Served in Virginias House of Delegates 1776-1779
  • Being govenor

    Being govenor

    Thomas Jefferson was Elected Virginias second govenor in 1779, he stepped down in 1781
  • Writing a Book

    Writing a Book

    Thomas JEfferson wrote about the governent in his book that was published
  • Family

    Family

    Martha died September 6th, 1782\
    They had six children together but 4 died before adulthood
  • France

    France

    Thomas Jefferson became the minister to France in 1785
  • George Washington

    George Washington

    Thomas Jefferson was George Washington's secreaty of state in 1789.
  • Vice President

    Vice President

    Thomas Jefferson was the Vice President to John Adams.
  • President of the United Sates

    President of the United Sates

    Thomas JEfferson was Elected PResident in 1800
    he served to terms 1800 to 1808
    his vice President was Aaron Burr
    HE was apart of the Demacratic-Republican Party.
  • Lousiana Purchase

    Lousiana Purchase

    In 1803 Thomas Jefferson bought the Lousiana Territory of over 800000 square miles. The treaty was signed on May 2 and the US payed $3750000. It was Ratified in December.
  • Death

    Death

    Thomas Jefferson died July 4th 1826