Martin Van Buren
8th President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 12/5/1782 in Kinderhook, New York
- Died
- 7/24/1862 in Kinderhook, New York(Age 79)
- Burial Location
- Kinderhook Cemetery, Kinderhook, New York
Term in Office
- Party
- Democratic
- Years
- 1837 - 1841
- Running Mate
- Richard Mentor Johnson
- Age When Elected
- 53
Significant Events
Panic of 1837
5/10/1837
A financial crisis that led to a severe economic depression.
Amistad Case
8/29/1839
A court case involving enslaved Africans who revolted aboard the ship Amistad.