Facts About James Monroe
Presidency | James Monroe, 5th President of United States, (4 March 1817 – 4 March 1825) |
Political Party | Democratic & Republican |
Born | April 28th, 1758, near Virginia, Monroe Hal, The state of America |
Died | July 4th, 1831, near America, New York, at age 73 |
Cause of Death | Suffering from Tuberculosis |
Grave | James Monroe’s grave in Richmond, Virginia |
Parents | Elizabeth Kortright Gouverneur > Hortensia & Hay are grandkids |
Spouse | Elizabeth Monroe (married in 1786) is the wife |
Children’s | James spence monroe, Maria Hester Monroe, Eliza Monroe Hay |
More About James Monroe
- Monroe was the last U.S. President to wear a powdered wig, a tricorne hat and knee-breeches which were the style of the late 18th Century.
- No one ran against Monroe for the presidency in 1820.
- The capital of Liberia, is named after Monroe. It is the only non-U.S. capital city to be named after a president.
- He is depicted in the famous painting “Washington Crossing the Delaware” right behind the Washington behind the flag.
- Attended Campbelltown Academy from Age 11-16.
See also:-
List of Presidents in the United States
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