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Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 [b] – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third president of the United States from 1801 to 1809. [6] He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
6 days ago · Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States, who also drafted the Declaration of Independence and served as the first secretary of state. As president, he was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase. He was also the founder and architect of the University of Virginia.
3 days ago · Quick Facts. When and Where Was Thomas Jefferson Born? Education. Monticello. Children, Wife, and Sally Hemings. Declaration of Independence. Virginia Governor and House Delegate. National...
Oct 29, 2009 · Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), a statesman, Founding Father, author of the Declaration of Independence and the third U.S. president, was a leading figure in America’s early development.
Thomas Jefferson Biography. A brief look at the life and legacies of the third U.S. President. (Born April 13, 1743, at Shadwell, Virginia; died July 4, 1826, Monticello) Lawyer. Father. Scientist. Writer. Revolutionary. Governor.
6 days ago · Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father, Declaration, Revolution: Jefferson’s inveterate shyness prevented him from playing a significant role in the debates within the Congress. John Adams, a leader in those debates, remembered that Jefferson was silent even in committee meetings, though consistently staunch in his support for independence.
6 days ago · Thomas Jefferson - Founding Father, 3rd President, Enlightenment: There was a good deal of nervous speculation whether the new American nation could survive a Jefferson presidency. The entire thrust of Jefferson’s political position throughout the 1790s had been defiantly negative, rejecting as excessive the powers vested in the ...
