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Born February 9, 1773 • Virginia
Died April 4, 1841 (aged 68) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1841-1841), United States • United States Senate (1825-1828), United States • House of Representatives (1816-1819), United States • governor (1800-1812), Indiana
Political Affiliation Whig Party
Notable Family Members spouse Anna Harrison
Role In Battle of Fallen Timbers • Battle of Tippecanoe • Battle of the Thames

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