Thomas Jefferson

Thomas Jefferson

April 13, 1743 – July 4, 1826

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Facts about Thomas Jefferson• Third President of the U.S. - March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809• Author of the Declaration of American Independence• Father of the University of Virginia• Purchased the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803• Considering one of the American Founding Fathers• He was a spokesman for democracy and the rights of man with worldwide influence• He had 5 children• He is on the $2.00 bill

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