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• Ninth President of the United States
• Years Served as President: 1841
• Vice President: John Tyler
• Party: Whig
• Age at Inauguration: 68

• Home State:Virginia
• Date of Birth: February 9, 1773
• Died: April 4, 1841
• Married: Anna Tuthill Symmes
• Children: Elizabeth, John, William, Lucy, Benjamin, Mary, Carter, Anna
• Nickname: Old Tippecanoe

What is William Henry Harrison known for?

William Henry Harrison was a military officer and politician.

He is best known for being the first United States president to die in office.

He also served the shortest term of any president. He died just 32 days into his term.

Early Life

William Henry Harrison was born to a wealthy family in Richmond, Virginia. His father Benjamin was the governor of Virginia and had signed the Declaration of Independence.

William attended Hampden-Sydney College and studied medicine at the University of Pennsylvan William Henry Harrison facts for kids - Kids encyclopedia ZUP