When was James K. Polk born?

James K. Polk was born on 1795-11-02.

What events was James K. Polk involved in?

James K. Polk had a position held connection with member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.

What events was James K. Polk involved in?

First Lady of the United States from 1845 to 1849

What events was James K. Polk involved in?

James K. Polk had a position held connection with member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.

What events was James K. Polk involved in?

elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives

James K. Polk

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Born — Life — 1795-11-02
James K. Polk was born on 1795-11-02.
Began serving as member of the Tennessee House of Representatives — Career — 1823-01-01
James K. Polk had a position held connection with member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Married Sarah Childress Polk — Family — 1824-01-01
First Lady of the United States from 1845 to 1849
Stopped serving as member of the Tennessee House of Representatives — Career — 1825-01-01
James K. Polk had a position held connection with member of the Tennessee House of Representatives.
Began serving as member of the United States House of Representatives — Career — 1825-03-04
elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Stopped serving as member of the United States House of Representatives — Career — 1833-03-04
elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Began serving as Speaker of the United States House of Representatives — Career — 1835-12-07
presiding officer of the United States House of Representatives
Stopped serving as member of the United States House of Representatives — Career — 1839-03-04
elected member of the U.S. House of Representatives
Began serving as Governor of Tennessee — Career — 1839-10-14
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee
Stopped serving as Governor of Tennessee — Career — 1841-10-15
head of state and of government of the U.S. state of Tennessee
Began serving as President-elect of the United States — Career — 1844-12-01
winning candidate of the U.S. presidential election in the time before inauguration
Stopped serving as President-elect of the United States — Career — 1845-03-04
winning candidate of the U.S. presidential election in the time before inauguration
Led the government of United States — Politics — 1845-03-04
country located primarily in North America
Stopped serving as President of the United States — Career — 1849-03-04
head of state and head of government of the United States of America
Led the government of United States — Politics — 1849-03-04
country located primarily in North America
Died — Life — 1849-06-15
James K. Polk died on 1849-06-15.