Zachary Taylor
|
|
---|---|
12th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1849[a] – July 9, 1850 |
|
Vice President | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | James K. Polk |
Succeeded by | Millard Fillmore |
1st Commander of the Army of Occupation | |
In office April 23, 1845 – July 23, 1848 |
|
Appointed by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | William Davenport |
Personal details | |
Born | (1784-11-24)November 24, 1784 Barboursville, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 9, 1850(1850-07-09) (aged 65) Washington County, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Zachary Taylor National Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | |
Children | 6, including Sarah, Mary, and Richard |
Parent |
|
Profession | Military officer |
Awards | |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1808–1849 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Army of Occupation |
Battles/wars | |
Zachary Taylor
|
|
---|---|
12th President of the United States | |
In office March 4, 1849[a] – July 9, 1850 |
|
Vice President | Millard Fillmore |
Preceded by | James K. Polk |
Succeeded by | Millard Fillmore |
1st Commander of the Army of Occupation | |
In office April 23, 1845 – July 23, 1848 |
|
Appointed by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | William Davenport |
Personal details | |
Born | (1784-11-24)November 24, 1784 Barboursville, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | July 9, 1850(1850-07-09) (aged 65) Washington County, D.C., U.S. |
Resting place | Zachary Taylor National Cemetery |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse | |
Children | 6, including Sarah, Mary, and Richard |
Parent |
|
Profession | Military officer |
Awards | |
Signature | |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1808–1849 |
Rank | Major General |
Commands | Army of Occupation |
Battles/wars | |