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William Henry Harrison – a short overview

Personal

Date of Birth: February 9, 1773

Birthplace: Charles City County, Virginia

Date of Death: April 4, 1841 (1st President to die in office)

Place of Death: Washington, D.C.

Family: Anna (wife)

Career

1800-1812 – Served as 1st Governor of Indiana Territory

1819-1821 – Served as State Senator (Ohio)

1825-1828 – Served as United States Senator (Ohio) – Chairman of Committee on Military Affairs

1828-1829 – United States Minister to Columbia

1841 – Served as 9th President of the United States

Oath of Office: March 4, 1841 at the East Portico, U.S. Capitol

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