Biographical Data: James K. Polk
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James K. Polk |
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Full Name |
James Knox Polk |
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Date of Birth: | Nov 2, 1795 | Birthplace: |
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina | |
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Date of Death: |
Jun 15, 1849 | 53 yrs old |
Place of death: |
Nashville, Tennessee |
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Religion: |
Methodism |
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Office Held: 11th President of the United States |
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Political Party: |
Democratic |
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Date entered office: |
Mar 4, 1845 (49 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
John Tyler |
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Date left office: |
Mar 4, 1849 (53 yrs old) |
Reason: |
Did not seek reelection |
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Office Held: 14th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives |
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Political Party: |
Jacksonian |
Congress: | 24th | |
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Date entered office: |
Dec 7, 1835 (40 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
John Bell |
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Date left office: |
Mar 3, 1837 (41 yrs old) |
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Political Party: |
Democratic |
Congress: | 25th | |
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Date entered office: |
Sep 4, 1837 (41 yrs old) |
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Date left office: |
Mar 3, 1839 (43 yrs old) |
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