He had pneumonia he only served on month March 4 to April 4
His term was short because he died before it could get longer.
William Henry Harrison, who caught pneumonia during his inaugural address and died a short time later.
William Henry Harrison is the president with the shortest term. He only served one month before he died of pneumonia.
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William Henry Harrison
On 1841 April 4, William Henry Harrison died, effectively ending his term as president. John Tyler succeeded him, serving the rest of his term.
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison, 30 days.
April 4, 1841, when he died of pneumonia.
William Henry Harrison started his term as U.S. President in March 1841. His grandson, Benjamin Harrison, started his term as U.S. President in March 1889.
William Henry Harrison took office in 1840. On April 4, 1841, he died--the first President to die in office. He died of pneumonia. He died in his first term of office.