Martin Van Buren
American politician
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About Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren was an American politician best known for being the eight President of the United States from March 4, 1837 to March 4, 1841 and for being the third sitting U.S. Vice President to be elected straight to the Presidency.
Career
He was elected to the Senate in 1821. From 1829 to 1831, he served as the tenth Secretary of State. He became the 8th Vice President of the United States under President Andrew Jackson and served from 1833 to 1837 before finally being elected President of the United States.
Family Life
He was married to Hannah Hoes from 1807 until her death in 1819. He had five children with Hannah. After Hannah's death, he never remarried.
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F.A.Q. about Martin Van Buren
When is his birthday?
Martin Van Buren's birthday is on December 5, 1782.
In how many days is his birthday?
Martin's birthday is in 1 day
How old was Martin when he died?
He was 79 years old.
When did he die?
He died in July 24, 1862.
How old would he be today?
Martin Van Buren would be 240 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Martin from?
He was born in Kinderhook, New York, U.S..