Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson was a Founding Father and the third president of the United States, serving from 1801 to 1809. A prolific writer and philosopher, Jefferson was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

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Who was born first?

• Thomas Jefferson was born 5 years after William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland
• Thomas Jefferson was born 6 years after William Petty, 2nd Earl of Shelburne
• Thomas Jefferson was born 8 years after John Adams
• Thomas Jefferson was born 8 years before James Madison
• Thomas Jefferson was born 8 years after Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton

Timeline

1. Augustus FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of GraftonSeptember 28, 1735 – March 14, 1811
2. John AdamsOctober 19, 1735 – July 4, 1826
3. William Petty, 2nd Earl of ShelburneMay 2, 1737 – May 7, 1805
4. William Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of PortlandApril 14, 1738 – October 30, 1809
5. Thomas Jefferson (this page)April 2, 1743 – July 4, 1826
6. James MadisonMarch 16, 1751 – June 28, 1836

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