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Mar 31, 2024 · William Henry Harrison (born February 9, 1773, Charles City county, Virginia [U.S.]—died April 4, 1841, Washington, D.C., U.S.) was the ninth president of the United States (1841), whose Indian campaigns, while he was a territorial governor and army officer, thrust him into the national limelight and led to his election in 1840.
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- Son of a Patriot. William Henry Harrison's father, Benjamin Harrison, was a famous patriot who opposed the Stamp Act and signed the Declaration of Independence.
- Dropped Out of Medical School. Originally, Harrison wanted to be a doctor and actually attended the Pennsylvania Medical School. However, he could not afford the tuition and dropped out to join the military.
- Married Anna Tuthill Symmes. On November 25, 1795, Harrison married Anna Tuthill Symmes despite her father’s protests. She was wealthy and well educated.
- Indian Wars. Harrison fought in the Northwest Territory Indian Wars from 1791-1798, winning the Battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. At Fallen Timbers, approximately 1,000 Native Americans joined together in battle against US troops.
Oct 29, 2009 · Learn about the life and achievements of William Henry Harrison, the ninth U.S. president who served only one month in office before dying of pneumonia. Find out how he became a war hero, a governor, a senator and a Whig candidate.
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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.
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Feb 13, 2023 · William Henry Harrison was the 9th President of the United States, serving from March 4 to April 4, 1841. He was born on February 9, 1773, in Charles City County, Virginia. Harrison was a member of the Whig Party and he is best known for his brief presidency, which ended after just 31 days because of his death from pneumonia.
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Oct 12, 2015 · Our ninth president, William Henry Harrison, is firmly in the latter category, but it’s still worth knowing a little more about him. 1. He turned a Native American "prophet" into an actual...
Apr 2, 2014 · William Henry Harrison was the ninth president of the United States (1841) and the first to die in office. He was a former soldier, governor, and politician who served in the War of 1812 and the Northwest Indian War. He was also the grandson of a signer of the Declaration of Independence and the father of a president.
