He studied law with his father, John Tyler (1747-1813), who became
Governor of Virginia (1808-1811), and followed his father as governor
(1825-1827) after a stint in the House of Representatives.
John Tyler, Tenth President of the United States
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father, John Tyler (1747–1813), governor of Virginia from 1808 to
1811, and was admitted (1809) to the bar. A state legislator (1811–16,
1823–25) and U.S.
“Extree! Extree! Read all about it!”~ John Tyler on Newspapers
“Die ya little shit!”~ John Tyler on Cockroaches
“Die ya little shit!”~ John Tyler on his wife,
Dubbed "His Accidency" by his detractors, John Tyler of Virginia was
the tenth (1841) Vice President of the United States, and the tenth
(1841-1845) President of the United States.
John Tyler (1790-1862), tenth president of the United States, was the
first vice president to succeed to the presidency. His administration
was marked by great conflict over the Texas question.
Name of Wife - John Tyler was married to Letitia Christian Tyler and
to Julia Gardiner Tyler
Career of John Tyler - Politician, Statesman
Member of Virginia House
John Tyler Tyler fathered 15 children: eight with his first wife,
Letitia (who died early into his presidency) and 7 with his second
wife, Julia, who was 30 years his junior.
John Tyler (1790-1862), a Democrat, succeeded to office when his
predecessor died only a month into his term. The unity ticket had
helped Harrison win but backfired after his death.
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John Tyler was born the son of John Tyler, Sr. (1747-1813) and Mary
Armistead (1761-1797), in Charles City County, Virginia, as the second
of eight children.
Life of John Tyler, President of the United
States, Up to the Close of the Second Session of the Twenty-seventh
Congress . New York: Harper & Brothers, 1843.
The papers of John Tyler, President of the United States, vice
president under William Henry Harrison, and United States
representative and senator from Virginia, were received through gift
John Tyler, President of the United States, 1841
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Tyler was ready to compromise
John Tyler (March 29, 1790 - January 18, 1862) of Virginia was the
tenth (1841) Vice President of the United States, and the tenth (1841
- 1845) President of the United States.
Dubbed "His Accidency" by his detractors, John Tyler was the first
Vice President to be elevated to the office of President by the death
of his predecessor.