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May 8, 2024 · William Henry Harrison received a classical education at Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia, where he was a student from 1787 to 1790. He then studied medicine in Richmond, Virginia, and in Philadelphia with Benjamin Rush. However, the death of his father caused Harrison to discontinue his studies.
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William Henry Harrison (February 9, 1773 – April 4, 1841) was an American military officer and politician who served as the ninth president of the United States. Harrison died just 31 days after his inauguration as president in 1841, making his presidency the shortest in U.S. history.
Apr 2, 2014 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States and the first to die in office. Find out how he studied classics and history at Hampden-Sydney College, served in the army and Congress, and fought against the Indians and the British.
Oct 29, 2009 · William Henry Harrison (1773-1841), America’s ninth president, served just one month in office before dying of what his doctor said was pneumonia. Harrison's tenure, from March 4, 1841,...
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May 3, 2024 · He attended Hampden-Sydney College in Prince Edward County and the School of Medicine of the College of Philadelphia (today’s University of Pennsylvania). After funding for his education was discontinued in 1791, he joined the United States Army as a low-ranking officer. He won recognition for his bravery during the Battle of Fallen Timbers (1794).
Learn about the life and education of William Henry Harrison, the ninth president of the United States. He studied classics and history at Hampden-Sydney College, then became a soldier, governor, and politician in the Northwest Territory.
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Harrison studied classics and history at Hampden-Sydney College, then medicine in Richmond, before joining the Army in 1791. He fought against the Indians and the British in the Northwest Territory and became Governor of Indiana Territory.
