William Henry Harrison

American general and politician

Birthday: February 9, 1773

Birthplace: Charles City County, Colony of Virginia, U.S.

Death Date: April 4, 1841

Age at death: 68 years old

Sign: Aquarius

About William Henry Harrison

William Henry Harrison was the United States' ninth President, and he was also a military officer.

His Life

William Henry Harrison is notable for being the last United States President to be born as a subject of the British Empire. When 18, he joined the U.S. military, fighting in the Northwest Indian War. After some service, he joined Congress as a representative of the Northwest Territory. He later became a governor of Indiana Territory, an army general during the War of 1812, and then President. He died of pneumonia only a month after becoming President, making his term the shortest of any U.S. President.

Famous quotes by William Henry Harrison

All the measures of the Government are directed to the purpose of making the rich richer and the poor poorer.William Henry Harrison

There is nothing more corrupting, nothing more destructive of the noblest and finest feelings of our nature, than the exercise of unlimited power.William Henry Harrison

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William Henry Harrison's Popularity

William Henry Harrison was a famous American general and politician, who was born on February 9, 1773. As a person born on this date, William Henry Harrison is listed in our database as the 2nd most popular celebrity for the day (February 9).

People born on February 9 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. William Henry Harrison is the 148th most popular Aquarius.

Aside from information specific to William Henry Harrison's birthday, William Henry Harrison is the 977th most famous American.

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