William Henry Harrison
9th President of the United States
Born
February 9th, 1773
252 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1841
184 years ago — 68 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United States
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Served as the 9th President of the United States from March to April 1841. Prior to his presidency, held the position of Governor of the Indiana Territory and gained national prominence as a military leader during the War of 1812. Led American forces to victory in the Battle of Tippecanoe in 1811 and the Battle of the Thames in 1813, which contributed to his reputation as a military hero.
Served as the 9th President of the United States
Led American forces to victory at the Battle of Tippecanoe
Achieved military success in the Battle of the Thames
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