Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Thomas Jefferson.


He lived 83 years.
He was born 1743 till 1826.
He was the 3rd president of the US.
Jefferson was one of the most influential Founding Fathers.
Jefferson is known for his promotion of the ideals of republicanism in the United States.
He got the name of "Empire of Liberty".
He became the British Empire.
Major events during his presidency include the Louisiana Purchase (1803) and the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806), as well as escalating tensions with both Britain and France that led to war with Britain in 1812, after he left office.
He was the 3rd of 10 children.
His mother was Jane Randolph, daughter of Isham Randolph.
efferson's father was Peter Jefferson, a planter and surveyor in Albemarle County.
He was an old friend of Peter Jefferson.
His older sister Jane died at age 25.
He has a statue too.

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