Biographical Data: James Buchanan
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James Buchanan |
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Full Name |
James Buchanan Jr. |
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Date of Birth: | Apr 23, 1791 | Birthplace: |
Cove Gap, Pennsylvania | |
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Date of Death: |
Jun 1, 1868 | 77 yrs old |
Place of death: |
Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
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Religion: |
Presbyterianism |
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Office Held: 15th President of the United States |
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Political Party: |
Democratic |
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Date entered office: |
Mar 4, 1857 (65 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
Franklin Pierce |
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Date left office: |
Mar 4, 1861 (69 yrs old) |
Reason: |
Did not seek reelection |
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Office Held: United States Senator |
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Political Party: |
Democratic |
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State Represented: |
Pennsylvania |
Senate Class: |
3 |
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Date entered office: |
Dec 6, 1834 (43 yrs old) |
Preceded by: |
William Wilkins |
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Date left office: |
Mar 5, 1845 (53 yrs old) |
Reason: |
Resigned |
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