William Henry Harrison

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William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison

In office
March 4, 1841 – April 4, 1841
Vice President(s)   John Tyler
Preceded by Martin Van Buren
Succeeded by John Tyler

Born February 9, 1773
Charles City County, Virginia
Died April 4, 1841
Washington D.C.
Political party Whig party
Spouse Anna Symmes Harrison

William Henry Harrison (born February 9, 1773, died April 4, 1841) was the 9th President of the United States. He was president in 1841 for only one month, because he got sick and later died. He was the first President to die in office.