Politics · Military · 1784–1850
Born: 24 November 1784 · Died: 9 July 1850 · Age at death: 65
Zachary Taylor died aged 65. He was born on 24 November 1784 and died on 9 July 1850.
Mexican-American War general nicknamed Old Rough and Ready who became the 12th US President and died after 16 months in office
Did you know?He died in office after falling ill following an Independence Day celebration where he consumed large amounts of cherries and milk.
Taylor reached the White House on the strength of his military fame alone. A career soldier, he won celebrated victories in the Mexican–American War. He had no political experience and had never voted in a presidential election. As president he surprised southern supporters by opposing the spread of slavery into new territories. He died after only 16 months in office.
Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 – July 9, 1850) was the 12th president of the United States, serving from 1849 until his death in 1850.
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12th president of the United States, 1784–1850
Zachary Taylor was born in Barboursville, Virginia, on 24 November 1784.
He served in the army for 40 years.
He won the Battle of Buena Vista.
He was president from 1849 to 1850.
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Did you know?He never voted in a presidential election before becoming president.
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