who was Thomas Jefferson? LeeLoo and Anna By Largess Apr 2, 1743 born Jan 1, 1757 peter jefferson (Dad) died Feb 25, 1760 gose to collgee Feb 25, 1762 writes the pamphlet Feb 25, 1769 wins a seat in the house of burgessies Feb 25, 1772 marrys martha Feb 25, 1775 is elected to second continental congress Feb 25, 1776 wrties the declaration of independence Apr 28, 1779 is elected goveronor of viginia Feb 25, 1782 martha jefferson (mom) dies Feb 25, 1784 replaces ben franklin as u.s minister Feb 25, 1790 becomes secetary of state Feb 25, 1796 becomes vice president of the u.s. Mar 4, 1801 is sworn into offiec as president of the u.s. Feb 25, 1803 the u.s. acquirres the louisiana purchase Feb 25, 1809 retires to monticello Jul 4, 1826 dies at monticello