William McKinley

American politician

Birthday: January 29, 1843

Birthplace: Niles, Ohio, U.S.

Death Date: September 14, 1901

Age at death: 58 years old

Sign: Aquarius

About William McKinley

William McKinley was the 25th President of the United States. He served from March 4, 1897 until September 1901 when he was assassinated. As President of the United States, he led his nation to victory during the Spanish-American War.

Career

He was elected to Congress in 1876. After completing his term in Congress, he run for Governor of Ohio and won the 1891 election by about 20,000 votes to become Governor. From 1892 to 1896, he served as the Governor of Ohio.

Family Life

He was the seventh child of Nancy and William McKinley. He married Ida Saxton in 1871 and fathered two children with her. He and Ida remained married until his death in 1901.

Trivia

He was the third U.S. President to be assassinated while in office.

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William McKinley's Popularity

William McKinley was a famous American politician, who was born on January 29, 1843. As a person born on this date, William McKinley is listed in our database as the 4th most popular celebrity for the day (January 29) and the 2nd most popular for the year (1843).

People born on January 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Aquarius, the Water Bearer. William McKinley is the 121st most popular Aquarius.

Aside from information specific to William McKinley's birthday, William McKinley is the 816th most famous American and ranks 3rd in famous people born in Niles, Ohio, U.S.

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