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Jefferson's birth
He was born in Shadwell, Virginia, to Peter Jefferson and Jane Randolph Jefferson. His mother was from a town in London, though her family left for Virginia. She married Peter Jefferson in Goochland County in 1708. Thomas was born 35 years later as their first son and third child. -
House of Burgesses
He was a part of the House of Burgesses along with Peyton Randolph, William Byrd, George Washington, Edmund Pendleton, and Patrick Henry. The House of Burgesses gave supplies to people in Virginia and originated laws.1769–1776 -
He married Martha Wayles Skelton.
She was born at The Forest, the plantation home of her father John Wayles. Martha Wayles was originally married to Bathurst Skelton on November 20, 1766. Throughout their marriage her and Thomas had 6 children. -
Governor of Virginia
He was the second governor of Virginia under the Constitution of 1776 , holding office for two terms, from June 2, 1779, until June 3, 1781. -
Minister of France
He succeeded Benjamin Franklin as Minister of France. -
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Secretary of State
His served as the Secretary of State for George Washington. -
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First term of presidency
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Louisiana purchase
He bought the Louisiana Territory from Napoleon. -
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Second term of presidency
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Jefferson's death
He died in his house in Monticello at age 83. Monticello was the place he resided after his presidency as his wife had died and his children were adults at that point. While in Monticello he helped the people in Virginia and enjoyed the peace of living alone. He passed not so peacefully on July 4th because of Uremia a raised level in the blood of urea and other fluids that the kidney typically gets rid of.
