Zachary Taylor
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12th President of the United States
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| In office March 4, 1849 – July 9, 1850 |
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| Vice President(s) | Millard Fillmore |
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| Preceded by | James Knox Polk |
| Succeeded by | Millard Fillmore |
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| Born | November 24, 1784 Barboursville,Virginia |
| Died | July 9, 1850 [[Washington, D.C.capital of America ]] |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Margaret Smith Taylor |
Zachary Taylor (November 24, 1784 - July 9, 1850) was the 12th President of the United States. He was the second cousin to James Madison.
Taylor was a general in the United States Army. He led an army during the Mexican-American War. He was selected by the Whigs to be their candidate only because he was a famous general.
Taylor became the second United States President to die while in office.
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