William Henry Harrison — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 9 February 1773 · Died: 4 April 1841 · Age: 68
Ninth US President who gave the longest inaugural address and died 31 days later, the shortest presidency
Did you know?He died just one month into his term after delivering the longest inauguration speech in history.
Quick facts
Date of birth9 February 1773
Date of death4 April 1841
Age at death68
NationalityAmerican
BirthplaceCharles City County, United States
Occupationpolitician, diplomat, military officer
Editor's Take:
William Henry Harrison had the shortest presidency in American history. He made his name as a general, defeating Tecumseh's confederacy at Tippecanoe in 1811. In 1840 he ran a lively campaign with the slogan "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too". His supporters portrayed him as a man of log cabins and cider. He gave the longest inaugural address on record. He fell ill weeks later and died after just 31 days. His grandson Benjamin Harrison later became president.
Key Milestones
1801: Governor – Indiana Territory
1811: Tippecanoe – battle
1813: Battle of the Thames – War of 1812
1840: Election – "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too"
William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was the ninth president of the United States from March to April 1841. He died 31 days into his term, making him the shortest serving president and the first president to die in office.
William Henry Harrison was born in Charles City County, Virginia, on 9 February 1773.
He was governor of the Indiana Territory.
He won the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811.
He became president in March 1841 and died a month later.
Career highlights
1801Governor: Indiana Territory
1811Tippecanoe: battle
1813Battle of the Thames: War of 1812
1840Election: "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too"
1841Death: after 31 days
Did you know?His grandson, Benjamin Harrison, became the 23rd president in 1889.
Age at death
68
Years since death
185
Family
Father
Benjamin Harrison V
Mother
Elizabeth Bassett
Spouse
Anna Harrison
Children
Anna Tuthill Harrison, Benjamin Harrison, Carter Bassett Harrison, Elizabeth Bassett Harrison, James Findlay Harrison, John Cleves Symmes Harrison, John Scott Harrison, Lucy Singleton Harrison, Marie Harrison, Mary Symmes Harrison, William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison's birthday is February 9. He was born on February 9, 1773 in Charles City County, United States.
How old was William Henry Harrison when he died?
William Henry Harrison died on April 4, 1841, aged 68.
Who shares a birthday with William Henry Harrison?
Famous people who share William Henry Harrison's February 9 birthday include Thomas Paine, J. M. Coetzee, Alice Walker, Joseph Stiglitz and Tom Hiddleston.
