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Also Known As Old Rough and Ready
Born November 24, 1784 • Virginia
Died July 9, 1850 (aged 65) • Washington, D.C. • United States
Title / Office presidency of the United States of America (1849-1850), United States
Political Affiliation Whig Party
Notable Family Members spouse Margaret Taylor
Role In Battle of Buena Vista • Battle of Lake Okeechobee • Battle of Monterrey • Battle of Palo Alto • Black Hawk War • Mexican-American War • Second Seminole War • War of 1812 • Seminole Wars

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