John Tyler Biography
John Tyler was born in Virginia on March 29, 1790. No one knew much about his childhood, but it is known that he grew up on a plantation in Virginia. His mother died when he was only seven years old. When he was twelve years old, he went to the William and Mary Preparatory school.
He graduated and then studied law. He was admitted to the Bar in 1809. His father was John, a planter who supported the American Revolution, was a close associate of Thomas Jefferson, and also was in politics. More...
Early Years Of John Tyler
John Tyler was the tenth president of the United States. He was the first president to take over the office after the death of a sitting president. Although Tyler was a Democratic Republican, he was elected the vice president on a Whig ticket.
On April 4, 1841, President William Henry Harrison passed away a month after entering the office. More...
Weird Faqs About John Tyler
John Tyler was the 10th President of the United States. He was sworn in after President Harrison died within two months of taking the office. Prior to that, he was the Vice President. Here are some weird FAQs about John Tyler.More...
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