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John Tyler

John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States. He served as president from April 4, 1841 to March 4, 1845.

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Did john Tyler serve in any wars?

Tyler supported the United States' fight against Britain during the War of 1812, and he took command of a small militia company, though he saw no action. (Wikipedia)

Why was John Tyler a good President?

He did everything that he could do, but then again he made bad choices.

Why was John Tyler called the accidental president?

He was elected as the vice-president and became the president because the President took sick and died. He was the first president to take office without being elected to the position, and the press of the day called him "His Accidency" throughout his term of office.

How many years did John Tyler spend in the office?

John Tyler was the tenth President Of the US. He served from 1841 to 1845.

Where was John Tyler born?

His home is in Virginia along the James River, about 80 miles from the coast. It is known as Sherwood Forest Plantation, has been kept up and restored and is open to visitors.

When did John Tyler become president?

John Tyler was the president for 3 years and 11 months, almost one full term.

John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States from 1841 April 4 to 1845 March 4

What was John Tyler's occupation before he became president?

John Tyler served as the 10th US president. He was Vice President under Harrison for about a month. When Harrison died of a cold, Tyler took his place. Some highlights of his years in office,:

  • vetoed a bill to re-establish the Bank of the US(1841)
  • signed the Webster-Ashburton Treaty (1842)
  • signed the Treaty of Wanghia with China (1844)
  • approved the annexation of Texas (1844-45)

Here is some background info about John Tyler:

  • born in Virginia (1790)
  • mother died (1797)
  • graduated from the College of William and Mary (1807)
  • admitted to the Virginia bar (1809)
  • member of Virginia House of delegates (1811-1816)
  • married Letititia Christian (1813)
  • US Congressman (1816-1821)
  • Governor of Virginia (1825-1827)
  • US Senator (1827- 1836)
  • member Virginia (state House of Delegates (1828-1840)
  • US Vice-president (1841)
  • US president (1841-1845)
  • first wife died (1842)
  • married Julia Gardner (1844)
  • Confederate Congressman (1862)
  • died (1862)

Where did John Tyler graduate from?

Tyler attended several preparatory schools and graduated from the College of William and Mary in 1807. He then studied law and was licensed to practice at the age of 19. For the source and more detailed information concerning this subject, click on the related links section indicated below.

Who were Lyon Gardner Tyler's children?

He was married twice, his first wifenAnne Baker Tucker, gave birth to three children, John Tyler, Elizabeth Gilmour Tyler, and Julia Gardiner Tyler Wilson. Following Anne's death in 1921, he married the former Sue Ruffin, who also had three children, Lyon Gardiner Tyler Jr., Harrison Ruffin Tyler, and Henry Tyler

What was John Tyler character trait?

He was an inspirational person who loved his work of art. =)

What was John Tyler's contirbution?

-reestablished the Bank of America

-annexation of Texas

-Florida joins the Union

What was the conflict between president Tyler and Henry Clay about?

It was over the re-establishment of a national bank. More information regarding this can be found at the following website: http://www.presidentprofiles.com/Washington-Johnson/William-Henry-Harrison-and-John-Tyler-Tyler-s-conflicts-with-clay-s-whigs.html

Did John Tyler's son fight at Gettysburg?

No. Tyler's three sons-Robert, John, and Tazewell--were all too old to serve in the Confederate line. They all served the rebel cause, however, mainly in the Confederate government, Robert in the treasury and John in the war department, while Tazewell was a Confederate surgeon. Of Tyler's grandsons, though, at least one served in the Confederate army: John Tyler Waller was killed at the Battle of Ball's Bluff in 1862.

Did john tyler die in office?

No. John Tyler served from 1841 to 1845 and died in 1862 from natural causes.

Were presidents Madison and tyler related?

No- not in any known way

Madison and Taylor, however, had the same great-grandfather and so were third cousins.

What was John Tyler's educational background?

Tyler entered William and Mary's College when was 12 and graduated when he was 17. He then studied law with some lawyers and passed the bar exam to become a lawyer.

When did John Tylers mom die?

Mary Armistead Tyler died from a stroke in 1834.