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Zachary Taylor (1784-1850) served in the army for some four decades, commanding troops in the War of 1812, the Black Hawk War (1832) and the second of the Seminole Wars (1835-1842). He became a...

Zachary Taylor, (born November 24, 1784, Montebello plantation, near Gordonsville, Virginia, U.S.—died July 9, 1850, Washington, D.C.), 12th president of the United States (1849–50). Elected on the ticket of the Whig Party as a hero of the Mexican-American War (1846–48), he died only 16 months after taking office.

Name: Zachary Taylor Birth Year: 1784 Birth date: November 24, 1784 Birth State: Virginia Birth City: Barboursville Birth Country: United States Gender: Male Best Known For: Zachary Taylor was...

Zachary Taylor, a general and national hero in the United States Army from the time of the Mexican-American War and the War of 1812, was elected the 12th U.S. President, serving from March 1849...

The important facts to know about Zachary Taylor, hero of the Mexican-American War who served a brief term as the 12th President of the United States. From War Hero to President Born: November 24, 1785, in Orange Country, Virginia Died: July 9, 1850, in the White House, Washington, D.C.

Zachary Taylor was the 12th president of the United States. He served from March 4, 1849–July 9, 1850. The following are 10 key and interesting facts about him and his time as president. 01 of 10 Descendant of William Brewster

On July 9, 1850, after only 16 months in office, President Zachary Taylor dies after a brief illness. The exact cause of his death is still disputed by some historians. On a scorching Fourth of...

Zachary Taylor was the first career military man to serve as President of the United States. Taylor spent 40 years in the Regular Army rising to the rank of Major General during the Mexican...