Zachary Taylor

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Zachary Taylor
Zachary Taylor

12th President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850
Vice President(s)   Millard Fillmore
Preceded by James Knox Polk
Succeeded by Millard Fillmore

Born November 24, 1784
Barboursville,Virginia
Died July 9, 1850
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Political party Whig
Spouse Margaret Smith Taylor

Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 - July 9, 1850) was the 12th President of the United States. He was the second cousin to James Madison.

Taylor was a general in the United States Army. He led an army during the Mexican-American War. He was selected by the Whigs to be their candidate only because he was a famous general.

Taylor became the second United States President to die while in office.