3. Thomas Jefferson

3rd

Took office in 1801.

💡 Did you know? Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers and one of the most versatile minds in US history.

1801 to 1809

Two terms.

💡 Did you know? Jefferson's term doubled the territory of the young USA through the purchase of Louisiana.

Democratic-Republican

Opposed to the Federalists.

💡 Did you know? Jefferson led the Democratic-Republicans, from whom today's Democratic Party later emerged.

Declaration of Independence

Its principal author.

💡 Did you know? At just 33, Jefferson wrote the main part of the Declaration of Independence in 1776: „all men are created equal“.

Louisiana Purchase

It doubled the area of the USA.

💡 Did you know? In 1803 Jefferson bought the vast Louisiana territory from the French, doubling the area of the USA.

University of Virginia

He was also an architect and inventor.

💡 Did you know? Jefferson founded the University of Virginia and designed its buildings himself; he was also a gifted architect.

Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was the 3rd US president, chief author of the Declaration of Independence and one of the most versatile Founding Fathers.

💡 Did you know? He died on 4 July 1826: exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence, the same day as his comrade and rival John Adams.

1743

Born: 13 April 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia

1826

Died: 4 July 1826 at Monticello, aged 83

Shadwell, Virginia

Born: 13 April 1743 in Shadwell, Virginia