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He died of cholera, but his sheer exhaustion after the four laborious years of office and the ceremonies attending his trip home had left his immune system ill-fitted to resist disease. An old illness shortly returned, and after a few weeks spent in looking to the improvement of his estate, he died. He probably had the shortest retirement of any former president in US history - less than four months.
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James K. Polk died of cholera at age 53, on June 15, 1849, just 103 days after leaving office.
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What state did James K. Polk die in?
James K. Polk died in the state of Tennessee, at his home in Nashville.
What does the k in James K. Polk?
The "K" in James Polk's name stands for Knox
Why did James K. Polk die?
He suffered Cholera.
Did James K. Polk die?
He suffered Cholera.
Did James K. Polk die in office?
James K Polk did not die in office. He died three months after his retirement on June 15, 1849, likely of cholera.
Where did James K. Polk die?
in nashville, tennesse i belive
Where do James k Polk live 2014?
where does James k Polk live
Who was James K Polk's mom's name?
James K. Polk's mother was Jane Knox Polk.
How old was James. k Polk when he became president?
James K. Polk was 49 when he became president.
When was James K. Polk born and when did he die?
James Knox Polk was born on November 2, 1795 and died on June 15, 1849.
What year did James K. Polk mother die?
September 14 1871
Who was the 11th president?
James Knox Polk was the 11th President of the United States serving from from March 4, 1845 to March 4, 1849.
