We hold these truths to be sacred & undeniable; that all men are created equal & independent, that from that equal creation they derive rights inherent & inalienable, among which are the preservation of life, & liberty, & the pursuit of happiness ...
President Thomas Jefferson
Basic Info
Detailed Info
- Gender:
- Male
- Relationship Status:
- Married to
Martha Wayles Skelton Jefferson - Birthday:
- April 13
- Hometown:
- Charlottesville, Virginia
- Religious Views:
- Deist
- Interests:
- archeology, architecture, astronomy, botany, education, history, horticulture, law,library science, mechanical engineering, mathematics, metaphysics, meteorology, paleontology, philosophy, political science
- About Me:
- Author of the declaration of American independence, the statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and father of the University of Virginia.
- Employer:
- United States of America
- Position:
- 3rd President of the United States
- Employer:
- United States of America
- Position:
- 2nd Vice President of the United States
- Employer:
- United States of America
- Position:
- 1st United States Secretary of State
- Employer:
- United States of America
- Position:
- 2nd Governor of Virginia
- Employer:
- University of Virginia
- Position:
- Founder
- College: