 President William Harrison Timeline
Important Dates, World and National Events During His Lifetime
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| 1773 |
Born February 9th in Charles City County, Virginia |
| 1787 |
Entered Hampden-Sydney College however left before graduating because his father wanted him to study medicine |
| 1791 |
Joined the Army with the approval of George Washington |
| 1795 |
(Nov 25) Married Anna Tuthill Symmes |
| 1796 |
Daughter Elizabeth Harrison is born. |
| 1798 |
Son John Cleves Symmes Harrison is born. |
| 1800 |
Appointed governor of Indiana Territory |
| 1800 |
Daughter Lucy Harrison is born. |
| 1802 |
Son William Henry Harrison is born. |
| 1806 |
Son John Scott Harrison is born. |
| 1809 |
Daughter Mary Harrison is born. |
| 1811 |
Son Carter Bassett Harrison is born. |
| 1811 |
Defeated the Indians in the Battle of Tippecanoe |
| 1812-1814 |
Served in the war of 1812 |
| 1813 |
Daughter Anna Harrison is born. |
| 1814 |
Son James Findlay Harrison is born. |
| 1816 |
Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives |
| 1825 |
Elected to the United States Senate |
| 1828 |
Appointed the first U.S. Minister to Columbia |
| 1836 |
Lost election for President to Martin Van Buren |
| 1840 |
Elected President of the United States |
| 1841 |
Died April 4th in the White House, only 30 days after he was inaugurated President |
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