Here are some quick facts, opinions, quotes and other information on President Thomas Jefferson:
Personal Information on Thomas Jefferson:
- Third President (1801-1809)
- Birthday: April 13, 1743 (Saturday)
- Birthplace: Gouchland County, Virginia
- Birthplace Website: President Thomas Jefferson’s Birthplace
- Zodiac Sign: Aries
- Date of Death: July 4, 1826 (Tuesday)
- Place of Death: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Place of Burial: Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia
- Cause of Death: Many
- Age: 83 years old
- Length of Retirement: 6331 days
- Burial website: Monticello
- Jefferson Memorial in Washington DC link: Jefferson Memorial
Interesting Thomas Jefferson facts:
- 1-2-3. Thomas Jefferson was the first Governor to become President, the first Secretary of State, and the first President to have a Presidential election’s results decided by Congress. Jefferson was the second Vice President, the second youngest member of the Second Continental Congress, and second Governor of Virginia. Jefferson was married to his third cousin, he was the third of ten children, his signature is in the third column of the Declaration of Independence, and of course, he was the third President.
- Thomas Jefferson is one of only two Presidents born under the same Zodiac sign as I was. Jefferson and John Tyler were both Aries. Jefferson is one of eight Presidents born in Virginia. The other seven Presidents born in Virginia are: George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe, William Henry Harrison, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor, and Woodrow Wilson.
- Thomas Jefferson’s father, Peter Jefferson, died when Thomas was fourteen years old. Thomas and his brother, Randolph, split the inheritance. Thomas’ inheritance would include 5000 acres of land just outside Charlottesville, Virginia. He would one day build Monticello on that property.
My favorite Thomas Jefferson Quotes:
I tremble for my country when I reflect that God is just; that his justice cannot sleep forever.
Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.
I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, a cause for withdrawing from a friend.
When the people fear the government, there is tyranny. When the government fears the people, there is liberty.
My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government.
Thomas Jefferson blogs (click the title to go to that page):
Thomas Jefferson page on Presidential Crossroads (click “Thomas Jefferson” below):
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson Blogs:
Dying on the same day as John Adams
A Conversation with a Stranger
James Madison talks him into returning to Politics
The Declaration of Independence Author
Thomas Jefferson – An Animated Story
Ten Biggest Presidential Personalities
Silly Stories, Quotes and Jokes
What similiar trait do I have with the First Ten Presidents
Personal thoughts on Thomas Jefferson:
Strengths:
Very intelligent, A people’s President, Modest, Flexible
Weaknesses:
Sneaky, Sometimes quiet
Presidential Greatness Scale (1-poor to 5-great): 4
Comments:
If I look over all the Presidents, I think my personality most mirrors Thomas Jefferson’s personality over all the other Presidents. With that said, how could I not give him at least a four? Don’t get me wrong, I’m not even close to him in intelligence or talent. Many of the things he did, he taught himself. He was very modest, but could get his feelings hurt if someone didn’t notice his talents. He was more of a behind the scenes guy than that stand in the front of the crowd looking for attention type. Jefferson accomplished a lot, not necessarily standing by his principles, but by doing what he thought was best for the nation. If some other person would have made the Louisiana Purchased or spent tax money on ships to fight pirates, he would have probably worked behind the scenes to disrupt that process the best he could. When he was President, though, he knew both those ideas, as well as others, were in the best interest of our country.
Favorite Thomas Jefferson book:
Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger
Favorite Thomas Jefferson story:
The fact that Thomas Jefferson doesn’t even mention that he was President on his tombstone is just so incredible to me. In fact, my first blog (Thomas Jefferson – His Modesty) was about just that fact.
Most memorable Thomas Jefferson memory:
It is so hard to pick a favorite Thomas Jefferson memory, because I have so many. But visiting Monticello is absolutely amazing. When I visited there, I got a real sense of what an incredible genius he actually was.
Favorite Thomas Jefferson possession (see picture at the top):
The ceramic beer mug of him (and a few other guys) signing the Declaration of Independence.
