Born: November 24, 1784

Died: July 8, 1850

First Lady: Margaret “Peggy” Mackall Smith Taylor

Political Party: Whig

Presidential Term: March 5, 1849 to July 9, 1850

Famous Quote: “It would be judicious to act with magnanimity toward a prostrate foe.”

Timeline

1810 Married Margaret “Peggy” Mackall Smith

1812-1815 Fought in the War of 1812

1832 Black Hawk War

1837-1840 Second Seminole War

1846-1848 Mexican War

1849-1850 Twelfth president of the United States