John Tyler
Tenth President of the United States
1841-1845
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Date of birth: March 29, 1790
Place of birth: Charles City County, Virginia
Date of death: January 18, 1862
Place of death: Richmond, Virginia
Party: Democrat, Whig
Wives: Letilia Christian; Julia Gardiner

During his presidency, John Tyler had

• no Vice President, as he was carrying out William Henry Harrison's term
  
• vetoed some banking bills
  
• finished the Seminole War in Florida
  
• signed trade treaty with China and Far East
  
• admitted Texas and Florida into the Union