James Monroe | |
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5th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1817 – March 4, 1825 | |
Vice President | Daniel D. Tompkins |
Preceded by | James Madison |
Succeeded by | John Quincy Adams |
12th and 16th Governor of Virginia | |
In office December 28, 1799 – December 1, 1802 | |
Preceded by | James Wood |
Succeeded by | John Page |
In office January 16, 1811 – April 2, 1811 | |
Preceded by | George William Smith |
Succeeded by | George William Smith |
Personal details | |
Born | Westmoreland County, Virginia, U.S. | April 28, 1758
Died | July 4, 1831 New York City, New York, U.S. | (aged 73)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic-Republican |
Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Kortright Monroe |
Religion | Episcopal Church |
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James Monroe (April 28, 1758 – July 4, 1831) was the fifth president of the United States. He mostly agreed with Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, the two presidents before him. Many cities have been named Monroe. Monrovia, the capital of Liberia, is also named after him.[1]