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Zachary Taylor

Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the United States and served from March 4, 1849 to July 9, 1850.

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What was Zachary Taylor's favorite song?

As a historian, there is no definitive evidence or record of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States, having a favorite song. Taylor was known for his military career and leadership during the Mexican-American War, rather than for his musical preferences. It is important to rely on documented historical facts when discussing the personal preferences of historical figures.

Why was the nickname old hickory given to Zachary Taylor?

Taylor was known as "Old Rough and Ready".

Andrew Jackson was known as "Old Hickory".

Both were tough soldiers .

What were the names of Zachary Taylor's siblings?

hancock, william dabney strother, george, joseph pannill, elizabeth lee, sarah bailey, emily richard

What is Zachary Taylor's daughters names?

* Ann Mackall Taylor * Sarah Knox Taylor * Octavia Pannill Taylor * Mary Smith Taylor * Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Bliss He also had a son: Richard.

How did Zachary Taylor's daughters die?

  • Anne Mackall Taylor Wood died at Dec. 2, 1875 , age 64 at Ft. Crawford, Minnesota,
  • His second daughter, Sarah Knox. who married Jefferson Davis, future president of the Confederate States, died of malaria at age 21. I do not know about the other two.
  • Octavia P. Taylor (1816-1820) died at age 4 .
  • Margaret Smith Taylor (1819-1820) died at age one.
  • Mary Elizabeth Taylor Bliss/Dandridge (Apr. 10, 1824-1 July 25, 1909) died at age 85 at Wincester, Virginia. (She married William Wallace Smith Bliss in 1848; married Philip Pendleton Dandridge in 1858, served as White Hostess for her father.)

Was Zachary Taylor from the whig party?

He ran as a Whig. He was rather apolitical, having never voted. He did not at all campaign to be nominated. When he was nominated, the Whigs sent him a letter, which he refused to pay postage on, since he got a lot of unsolicited mail.

Who built the funeral carriage for President Zachary Taylor?

The following is from the National Intelligencer, of Washington, D.C: The magnificent Funeral Car, which was used in the Procession last Saturday [Taylor's funeral procession, 13 July], and attracted so much attention from every beholder of the solemn pageant, was prepared, at very short notice, by Messrs. Haslup and Weeden, at their Coach Factory, in this city. The design was furnished by Mr. William H. Winter, who superintended the workmanship until the time the Car was completed.

Why did James Polk hate and fear Zachary Taylor?

Hate and fear on the part of Polk is quite unlikely. They were of different political persuasions and Taylor was a loyal and obedient officer who served President Polk well in the Mexican American War. Polk was true to his pledge and did not seek a second term as President, and Taylor used his popularity gained in the Mexican American War as a route to the White House.

Who Married Zachary Taylor's daughter?

Jefferson Davis. After her death he remarried to Varina Howell, who later became First lady of the Confederacy.

Was Zachary Taylor a Vice President?

No- Zachary Taylor was never the vice-president. In fact, he never held any political office before he was elected US President. He was famous because of his success as an US army general in the Mexican War.

What was Zachary Taylor's nickname?

He was nicknamed "Old Rough and Ready" by the soldiers he commanded in the Mexican War, due to his personal courage and plainness in both policy and appearance.
Zachary Taylor was the 12th President of the US. His nickname was Old Rough and Ready. He was given the nickname due to his success in the Second Seminole War.

What is Zachary Taylors middle name?

Zachary Taylor did not have a middle name nor a midde intitial.

In the 1848 election what position did Zachary Taylor take regarding slavery in the new territories?

Even though Zachary Taylor was a slave owner himself, he did not push up the expansion of slavery in the new territories.

What was Zachary Taylor's view on slavery?

yes. in 1847, two years before election, he owned more than 100 slaves.