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Q: How did James Polk get cholera morbus?
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Who killed James K. Polk?

No he was not assassinated. He died in retirement although at a relatively young age of 53.


Why did James K. Polk die?

He suffered Cholera.


Did James K. Polk die?

He suffered Cholera.


Have any famous people died from cholera?

James K. Polk


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.


Which US president was president because the president died after getting cholera?

US President James K. Polk died after getting cholera.


What has the author H Scoutetten written?

H. Scoutetten has written: 'A medical and topographical history of the cholera morbus' -- subject(s): Cholera, History


What year did president James K. Polk die?

The exact cause of his death is not known. Cholera seems to be a good possibility, He suffered from diarrhea, intestinal cramps and general weakness which became progressively worse. He had a long record of intestinal problems and was not in the best of health for the young man that he was.


What are presidential facts about Zachary Taylor?

he was only in office for a year. He died while in office of Cholera Morbus Disease.


What were James K. Polk's health issues?

James K Polk died from Cholera which is a disease that can be spread by by drinking contaminated water. Cholera will cause you to have watery diarrhea and vomitting and you will die of dehydration. Caused by an infection in the large intestine by vibro cholerae bacteria which secrete a toxin that inflames the large intestine and prevents it from reabsorbing water.


How president Polk killed?

He died of cholera at age 53.


Where did James Polk die?

Polk lived in Tennessee from age 10 on. He spent time around Columbia, and later moved on to Nashville. He had a house built in Nashville called Polk Place which he intended to retire . Unfortunately, he died a few weeks after he left office, but his wife lived at Polk Place for many years.