Thomas Jefferson was an American statesman, diplomat, lawyer, architect, philosopher, and Founding Father who served as the third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809. He was the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson
Founding Father & President
Notable For
Primary author of the Declaration of Independence; 3rd US President
Thomas Jefferson's Historical Timeline
Thomas Jefferson is born
Thomas Jefferson, American founding father & president, known for primary author of the declaration of independence; 3rd us president, was born on 1743-04-13.
US founding father Thomas Jefferson (30) marries Martha Wayles Skelton (23)
Martha Skelton Jefferson was the wife of Thomas Jefferson from 1772 until her death in 1782. She served as First Lady of Virginia during Jefferson's term as governor from 1779 to 1781.
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Di
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson and lists American grievances but denies any intent to be independent
United States Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, announcing the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjami
Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston as members
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
Thomas Jefferson is the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1801.
The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people by President Thomas Jefferson
The Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane, lit. 'Sale of Louisiana') was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from the French First Republic in 1803.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition sets out from St. Louis for the Pacific Coast, commissioned by Thomas Je
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition sets out from St. Louis for the Pacific Coast, commissioned by Thomas Jefferson
Burned US Library of Congress re-established with Thomas Jefferson's 6,500 volumes
Burned US Library of Congress re-established with Thomas Jefferson's 6,500 volumes
Associated Historical Events
birth
Thomas Jefferson is born
Thomas Jefferson, American founding father & president, known for primary author of the declaration of independence; 3rd us president, was born on 1743-04-13.
US founding father Thomas Jefferson (30) marries Martha Wayles Skelton (23)
Martha Skelton Jefferson was the wife of Thomas Jefferson from 1772 until her death in 1782. She served as First Lady of Virginia during Jefferson's term as governor from 1779 to 1781.
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Di
Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Dickinson and lists American grievances but denies any intent to be independent
United States Declaration of Independence
The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, announcing the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.
politics government
Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjami
Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston as members
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Je
First US cabinet meeting is held at George Washington's home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton, Secretary of War Henry Knox, and Attorney General Edmund Randolph attend.
Thomas Jefferson is the first US President to be inaugurated in Washington, D.C.
The first inauguration of Thomas Jefferson as the third president of the United States was held on Wednesday, March 4, 1801.
The Louisiana Purchase is announced to the American people by President Thomas Jefferson
The Louisiana Purchase (French: Vente de la Louisiane, lit. 'Sale of Louisiana') was the acquisition of the territory of Louisiana by the United States from the French First Republic in 1803.
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition sets out from St. Louis for the Pacific Coast, commissioned by Thomas Je
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark's expedition sets out from St. Louis for the Pacific Coast, commissioned by Thomas Jefferson
Burned US Library of Congress re-established with Thomas Jefferson's 6,500 volumes
Burned US Library of Congress re-established with Thomas Jefferson's 6,500 volumes
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Thomas Jefferson born?
- Thomas Jefferson was born on 1743-04-13 (American).
- What is Thomas Jefferson known for?
- Primary author of the Declaration of Independence; 3rd US President
- What historical events involved Thomas Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson was involved in 10 recorded historical events, including Thomas Jefferson is born, US founding father Thomas Jefferson (30) marries Martha Wayles Skelton (23), Congress issues the "Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms", written by Thomas Jefferson and John Di.
- When did Thomas Jefferson die?
- Thomas Jefferson died on 1826-07-04.