John Tyler

John Tyler

March 29, 1790 – January 18, 1862

John Tyler (1790–1862) was the tenth President of the United States, serving from 1841 to 1845. He had been elected Vice President on the 1840 Whig ticket with William Henry Harrison and succeeded to the presidency when Harrison died 31 days after taking office. Tyler was a supporter of states' rights and slavery, and he pursued nationalistic policies as President.

Offices held

Dec 17, 1816 – Mar 3, 1821
Dec 10, 1825 – Mar 4, 1827
Preceded by
James Pleasants
Succeeded by
William Branch Giles
Mar 4, 1827 – Feb 29, 1836
Mar 4, 1841 – Apr 4, 1841
Preceded by
Richard Mentor Johnson
Succeeded by
George M. Dallas
Apr 4, 1841 – Mar 4, 1845
Preceded by
William Henry Harrison
Succeeded by
James K. Polk

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