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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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In what bat tle did governor William Henry Harrison defeat Tecumseh?
The battle was at Tippecanoe which is near present day Lafayette, Indiana,
What good things did William Henry Harrison do?
William Henry harrison defeated the Indian Chief Tecumseh at the Battle of Tippecanoe.Harrison was the son of Benjamin Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Harrison was the first President to study Medicine. When Harrison was elected President in 1840, the Indian leader Tecumseh placed a curse on him, saying that every president elected in a year that ends with a 0 will die while in office. Harrison died while in office, as did Lincoln, elected in 1860, Garfield, elected in 1880, McKinley, elected in 1900, Harding, elected in 1920, Roosevelt, elected in 1940, and Kennedy, elected in 1960. Reagan, elected in 1980, broke the curse, but was almost assassinated while in office. When William was elected he was the first president to receive over one million popular votes.
What roles did Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison play in the war of 1812?
Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison both played significant roles in the War of 1812 as military leaders. Jackson gained fame for his decisive victory at the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815, which made him a national hero. Harrison, on the other hand, is best known for his leadership at the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 and his role in the defeat of British forces at the Battle of the Thames in 1813, which helped secure American control over the Northwest Territory. Both men would later leverage their military success into political careers, eventually becoming presidents.
In what war did William Henry Harrison command an American army in the Great Lakes Area?
That was in the War of 1812.
Could William Henry Harrison be considered war hawk?
i would guess so because he fougt in the battle of thames and was the first president to be killed in offfice
Is William Henry Harrison a christian?
Yes. He was an Epicopalian. He became very devout the last few years of his life.
When did William Henry Harrison become a doctor?
He did not become a doctor. He studied medicine for a year in 1790 and 1791, but ran out of money when his father died and joined the army.
Which president is nicknamed old granny?
According to the related link, "Old Granny" is William Henry Harrison.
What did they do with Benjamin Harrison's dead body?
He body lay in state at the state capital and then was buried at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.
How much is an uncirculated roll of 12 William Henry Harrison gold dollars in Denver minting worth?
A William Henry Harrison "Golden" presidential dollar is worth about a dollar unless it's slabbed by PCGS or NGC at a very high rating (e.g., MS69 or MS70), or is Proof.
A full roll of dollar coins includes 25 coins, not 12.
Was William Harrison the first president to do something?
He was the first president to die while in office. He caught pneumonia after giving his inaugural speech and died a month later.
Was William Henry Harrison a Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court?
No. William Henry Harrison was the ninth President of the United States. He served in office only one month, from March 4, 1841 until April 4, 1841, before he died of complications from pneumonia and septicemia. John Tyler succeeded Harrison in office.
President Harrison had held office in both the Senate and House of Representatives, but was never a member of the US Supreme Court.
What has the author William Harrison Bayles written?
William Harrison Bayles has written:
'Old taverns of New York' -- subject(s): Hotels, Taverns (Inns)
How did William Harrison meet Ann Tuthill Symmes?
William Harrison was at Fort Washington. Anna Tuthill Symmes who was then twenty, and her family arrived at Fort Washington. She became smitten with William, but her Father objected, thinking that he could find a richer man for her. While her Father was away, Anna and William eloped.
Is this a legitimate question. Of course he has no friends because he is a gamer.
-Then again, its only the people who stay in their homes 24/7 that are the ones that have no friends. In this case Harrison Faktor does have friends, seeing as he goes to school, unlike a certain someone (NO JAMES)
Why was William Henry Harrison term so short?
He had pneumonia he only served on month March 4 to April 4
