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Taylor, Zachary

Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) was the 12th President of the United States. Taylor was born on November 24, 1784, near Barboursville, Virginia. Taylor was a military hero in the War of 1812, the Indian Wars, and in the Mexican War. He served as US president from 1849 until 1850 (only 16 months). He died suddenly in office on July 6, 1850, in Washington, D.C.

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