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William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States and the first to die in office. He served as president for a short time: March 4 to April 4, 1841.
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Did William Henry Harrison own slaves?
His parents did, but he personally did not. He did not think it was right. When he was eighteen he became a member of an Abolition Society in Richmond, that worked towards better treatment of slaves.
What battle did General Henry Harrison earn his nickname?
He became known as "Old Tippecanoe" after the winning the Battle of Tippecanoe against the Shawnee Indians where the Tippecanoe River joins the Wabash in Indiana on November 7, 1811.
Why did William Henry harrison die?
The 9th President of the United States William Henry Harrison died of pneumonia on April 4, 1841.
What general did William Henry Harrison serve under in the battle of The Fallen Timbers?
General Anthony "Mad Anthony" Wayne(1745-1796) commanded the US army at this battle of August 20,1794.
What battle were the Indians defeated by William Henry Harrison?
The Tippecanoe River , located in Western Indiana, a few miles from Lafayette, was the site of the Battle of Tippencanoe.
When was William Henry Harrison elected?
He was elected in 1840 and took office in 1841. but he died a month after he was elected.
How many grandchildren did William Henry Harrison have?
Benjamin Harrison was a grandson of William Henry Harrison. ( He had several others.)
What states were added when William Harrison was presisent?
None. Harrison was only president for one month.
How did William Henry harrison get pneumonia?
Yes, William Henry Harrison insisted on giving the longest inaugural speech in history in the bitter cold with no jacket. He got a cold, which became pneumonia.
"I am sick, very sick, much more than they think of me."
-William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison started his political career as the delegate from the North West Territory from 1799 March 4 to 1800 May 14, 1 year 2 months and 10 days. He then became the first governor of Indiana for nearly 12 years, from nearly 1801 January 1 to 1812 December 28.
During the war Harrison resumed duties in the military. He would rejoin government in 1816, serving for about 2 1/2 years as a US Congressman from Ohio, 1816 October 8 to 1819 March 3. He then became a Ohio State Senator for 2 years from 1819 to 1821.
Harrison later became a US Senator for Ohio for 3 years 2 1/2 months from 1825 March 4 to 1828 May 20, when he resigned to become the Minister to Gran Colombia, a post which he would hold for 1 year 4 months, 1828 May 24 to 1829 September 26.
After a break, Harrison would run for president in 1836, coming in second to Van Buren. In 1840 he won the presidential election, and took office on 1841 March 4. William Henry Harrison died after one month in office, on April 4.
In total, Harrison served in public office for about 22 years, plus having served in the military for many years.
Why was William Henry Harrison called old tip?
Harrison was the commanding general for the US army in this battle with the Shawnee, led by Tecumseh and his brother, the Prophet on November 7,1811.
He caught them by surprise, had a hard fight until they ran out of ammunition and retreated. He burned their village and claimed a victory which was much heralded, although it did not end the threat of Indians there.
Were Benjamin Harrison and William H Harrison related?
Benjamin Harrison was the grandson of William Harrison
Was William Harrison a republican or a democratic?
Harrison was a Whig, the party formed to counter Jackson's Democrats. Harrison came before the Republican Party existed.
Harrison was the 9th US president and won the 1840 presidential election. He served only one month having died from pneumonia.
What were the important events during William Henry Harrison's presidency?
Very little happened since he died in about 32 days.
Which man became President when William Henry Harrison died in office?
Martin Van Buren was William Henry Harrison's predecessor when Harrison became president, and remained so after Harrison died.
Harrison's successor was John Tyler.
The Vice president became the president.
What did William Henry Harrison look like?
William Henry Harrison was the 9th US president. He served as a member of the Whig Party. He won the 1840 presidential election and after his inauguration in 1841, he shortly died from pneumonia on April 4, 1841.He had a military career which was highlighted in 1811. He led a US army and defeated a confederation of Native American Tribes. In 1813, he led the US army to a victory over the British at the Battle of the Thames.
How long did William Henry Harrison serve as the president of the US?
The 9th President of the United States was William Henry Harrison President Harrison was in office from March 4, 1841 until April 4, 1841 when he died. He was in office for 32 days.
What do William Henry Harrison Zachary Taylor and Andrew Jackson have in common?
all scotch Irish ? of course all were US Presidents.
All but Madison held the rank of army general and died during their first term in office. Madison and Taylor were second cousins.
All but Garfield were born in Virginia.
