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Born December 5, 1782 • New York
Died July 24, 1862 (aged 79) • New York
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1837-1841), United States • vice president (1833-1837), United States • governor (1828), New York • United States Senate (1821-1828), United States
Founder Democratic Party
Political Affiliation Democratic Party • Democratic-Republican Party • Free-Soil Party
Notable Family Members spouse Hannah Van Buren
Role In Webster–Ashburton Treaty

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