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Zachary Taylor | |
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12th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850 | |
Vice President | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | James K. Polk |
Succeeded by | Millard Fillmore |
Personal details | |
Born | Barboursville, Virginia | November 24, 1784
Died | July 9, 1850 Washington, D.C. capital of America | (aged 65)
Nationality | American |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse(s) | Margaret Smith Taylor |
Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was the 12th president of the United States. He served as president from 1849 until his death in 1850. He was a second cousin to James Madison.