Zachary Taylor
12th President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 11/24/1784 in Barboursville, Virginia
- Died
- 7/9/1850 in Washington, D.C.(Age 65)
- Burial Location
- Zachary Taylor National Cemetery, Louisville, Kentucky
Term in Office
- Party
- Whig
- Years
- 1849 - 1850
- Running Mate
- Millard Fillmore
- Age When Elected
- 63
- Term Ended Early
- Died of illness while in office
Significant Events
Debate over the Compromise of 1850
1/1/1850
A contentious series of bills intended to resolve disputes over slavery in new territories.