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Born
Thomas Jefferson was born in Shadwell, Virginia. Son of Jane Randolph Jefferson and Peter Jefferson. The third born of ten siblings. -
Revolutionary Ideas
He participated at the movement to start the fight against slavery. He gave freedom to at least seven slaves. -
Member of the Continental Congress
He was elected as part of the Continental Congress to draft the independence declaration. -
Leaving the Congress
Jefferson left the congress the same year he was elected to draft the independence declaration. He went back to Virginia and served in the legislature. -
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Governor
Jefferson was elected as governor for a period of 3 years. -
Benjamin Franklin Minister
After his period as governor, he entered on public service again, and some years after he was a commissioner -
Secretary of State
Six years later he accepted the secretary of State under the managment of George Washington. -
Presidential Candidate
He was the candidate for the Republicans, and he became VP after losing the elections by 3 votes. -
President
He became president four years after, having the first peaceful transfer of authority -
Death
He died on July 4th 1826. Fifty years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.
