Martin Van Buren
December 5, 1782 – July 24, 1862
Martin Van Buren (1782-1862) was the eighth president of the United States, serving from 1837 to 1841. He co-founded the Democratic Party with Andrew Jackson and served as Jackson's vice president from 1833 to 1837. Born in Kinderhook, New York, he is the only U.S. president to have spoken English as a second language. He previously served as a U.S. senator from New York and as governor of New York.
Offices held
Jan 1, 1829 – Mar 12, 1829
Preceded by
Nathaniel Pitcher Succeeded by
Enos T. Throop
Nathaniel Pitcher Succeeded by
Enos T. Throop
Mar 28, 1829 – May 23, 1831
Preceded by
James Alexander Hamilton Succeeded by
Edward Livingston
James Alexander Hamilton Succeeded by
Edward Livingston
Mar 4, 1833 – Mar 4, 1837
Preceded by
John C. Calhoun Succeeded by
Richard Mentor Johnson
John C. Calhoun Succeeded by
Richard Mentor Johnson
Mar 4, 1837 – Mar 4, 1841
Preceded by
Andrew Jackson Succeeded by
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Jackson Succeeded by
William Henry Harrison
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