1784 – 1850

Zachary Taylor

president of the United States from 1849 to 1850

army officerstatespersonmilitary officerpolitician

Born

1784-11-24, Barboursville

Died

1850-07-09

Birthplace state

Virginia

Biography

Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850. Before his presidency, Taylor was a career officer in the United States Army, rising to the rank of major general and becoming a national hero for his victories in the Mexican–American War. As a result, he won election to the White House despite his vague political beliefs. His top priority as president was to preserve the Union. He died 16 months into his term from a stomach disease. Taylor had the third-shortest presidential term in U.S. history.

Occupation

Zachary Taylor is recorded as a army officer, a statesperson, a military officer and a politician, born in Virginia (1784–1850).

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Zachary Taylor was born in Barboursville, Virginia in 1784. Explore other notable figures from Virginia, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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More notable figures from Virginia

Other historical figures born in Virginia, ranked by historical prominence.

George Washington

founding Father and first U.S. president; soldier and slave owner (1732–1799)

Thomas Jefferson

president of the United States from 1801 to 1809 (1743–1826)

James Madison

President of the United States from 1809 to 1817 (1751–1836)

James Monroe

president of the United States from 1817 to 1825 (1758–1831)

John Tyler

president of the United States from 1841 to 1845

William Henry Harrison

president of the United States in 1841

Robert E. Lee

Confederate States general (1807–1870)

Frequently asked about Zachary Taylor

Who was Zachary Taylor?

Zachary Taylor was president of the United States from 1849 to 1850, born in Virginia (1784 – 1850).

When and where was Zachary Taylor born?

Zachary Taylor was born on 1784-11-24 in Barboursville.

When did Zachary Taylor die?

Zachary died on 1850-07-09.

What was Zachary Taylor known for?

Zachary Taylor is recorded as a army officer, a statesperson, a military officer and a politician.

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