When was Thomas Jefferson born?

Thomas Jefferson was born on 1743-04-13.

What events was Thomas Jefferson involved in?

small building in Monticello, Virginia

What events was Thomas Jefferson involved in?

the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson

What events was Thomas Jefferson involved in?

First lady of Virginia, wife of Thomas Jefferson (1748-1782)

What events was Thomas Jefferson involved in?

head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia

Thomas Jefferson

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Born — Life — 1743-04-13
Thomas Jefferson was born on 1743-04-13.
Was associated with South Pavilion — Family — 1770-01-01
small building in Monticello, Virginia
Was associated with Monticello — Family — 1770-01-01
the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson
Married Martha Jefferson — Family — 1772-01-01
First lady of Virginia, wife of Thomas Jefferson (1748-1782)
Began serving as Governor of Virginia — Career — 1779-06-01
head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia
Joined American Philosophical Society — Career — 1780-01-01
American scholarly organization and learned society
Stopped serving as Governor of Virginia — Career — 1781-06-03
head of state and of government of the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia
Marriage to Martha Jefferson ended — Family — 1782-09-06
First lady of Virginia, wife of Thomas Jefferson (1748-1782)
Began serving as United States Ambassador to France — Career — 1785-01-01
diplomatic position
Received Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences — Recognition — 1787-01-01
honorary fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Stopped serving as United States Ambassador to France — Career — 1789-01-01
diplomatic position
Began serving as United States Secretary of State — Career — 1790-03-22
head of the United States Department of State
Chaired United States Department of State — Career — 1790-03-22
executive department of the U.S. federal government
Stopped serving as United States Secretary of State — Career — 1793-12-31
head of the United States Department of State
Chaired United States Department of State — Career — 1793-12-31
executive department of the U.S. federal government
Began serving as Vice President of the United States — Career — 1797-03-04
second-highest constitutional office in the United States
Joined Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres — Career — 1801-01-01
French learned society devoted to the humanities
Began serving as President-elect of the United States — Career — 1801-02-17
winning candidate of the U.S. presidential election in the time before inauguration
Stopped serving as Vice President of the United States — Career — 1801-03-04
second-highest constitutional office in the United States
Stopped serving as President-elect of the United States — Career — 1801-03-04
winning candidate of the U.S. presidential election in the time before inauguration
Led the government of United States — Politics — 1801-03-04
country located primarily in North America
Signed Naturalization Law of 1802 — Career — 1802-04-14
United States federal law
Signed Enabling Act of 1802 — Career — 1802-04-30
American law establishing the state of Ohio
Signed Act Prohibiting Importation of Slaves — Career — 1807-03-02
US Congress Act of 1807
Stopped serving as President of the United States — Career — 1809-03-04
head of state and head of government of the United States of America
Led the government of United States — Politics — 1809-03-04
country located primarily in North America
Joined Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres — Career — 1826-01-01
French learned society devoted to the humanities
Died — Life — 1826-07-04
Thomas Jefferson died on 1826-07-04.