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Thomas Jefferson

3rd President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809
Vice PresidentAaron Burr; George Clinton
Preceded byJohn Adams
Succeeded byJames Madison
2nd Vice President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1797 – March 4, 1801
PresidentJohn Adams
Preceded byJohn Adams
Succeeded byAaron Burr
1st United States Secretary of State
In office
September 26, 1789 – December 31, 1793
PresidentGeorge Washington
Preceded byNew Office
Succeeded byEdmund Randolph
Personal details
Born(1743-04-13)April 13, 1743
Shadwell, Virginia, U.S.
DiedJuly 4, 1826(1826-07-04) (aged 83)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Height6 ft 2½ in (189 cm)
SpouseMartha Wayles Skelton Jefferson
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Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826