Thomas Jefferson, by Zach By Mrs.Price Apr 13, 1743 thomas is very bored, but is lucky. Period: Apr 13, 1743 to Dec 11, 1801 timespan Dec 11, 1760 At 17, he went to the college of William and Mary. Feb 1, 1770 Shadwell burned to the ground Dec 11, 1776 he was the main author of the decraration of independence. Dec 11, 1801 he became the third president of the united states of america.