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U.S. Vice Presidents: John Tyler

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John Tyler

(1790-1862)

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Occupation

U.S. Vice President

U.S. President (April 4, 1841 - March 4, 1845)

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Date of Birth March 29, 1790
Date of Death January 18, 1862
Place of Birth Charles City County, VA
Place of Death Richmond, VA
Education College of William and Mary
Nicknames "Accidental President"
Parents

Mary Armisted

John Tyler, Sr.

Spouse

Letitia Christian

Julia Gardiner

Political Party

None (1841-1862)

Military Service
 

Allegiance 

United States of America

Virginia

Service/Branch (Years)

Charles City Rifles (Virginia Militia Company) (1813)

Rank

Captain

Number of Children

with Letitia Christian

Eight

with Julia Gardiner

Seven

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Did You Know?

Vice President Tyler...

  • ...had fourteen children that survived to adulthood.
  • ...disagreed vehemently with the Missouri Compromise.
  • ...served as Chancellor of the College of William & Mary.

Biography

John Tyler was born on March 29, 1790, in Charles City County, Virginia. Like his father, Tyler served as governor of Virginia. Representing the Whig Party, he was the first vice president to become president due the death of his predecessor (President William Henry Harrison). Tyler was sworn in as the 10th president of the United States in 1841. He died after suffering a stroke on January 18, 1862, in Richmond, Virginia.

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