Thomas Jefferson (April 2, 1743 - July 4, 1826) was born in Shadwell, Virginia. He grew up to be, among many other things, the third President of the United States, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, the founder of the University of Virginia, and a statesman both before and after presidency. Along with his friend James Madison, he founded the Democratic-Republican Party. He was married to widowed Martha Wayles when he was 29, and they had 6 children, but only the eldest Martha, lived past the age of 26. Martha died weeks after her last birth. Thomas never remarried. He died in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Provides the basics of the life, death, and accomplishments of Thomas Jefferson, who was elected the third President of the United States, delving into details about him including his parents, his education, and his role in the creation of America.
http://www.revolutionary-war-and-beyond.com/facts-on-thomas-jefferson.html
Miller Center: Thomas Jefferson
The Miller Center displays a full biography of Thomas Jefferson which includes the facts of his life and death, those of his wife, Martha, and his writings as well as his cabinet while he was President.
http://millercenter.org/president/jefferson
The official web site of Thomas Jefferson's home, Monticello, devotes a section to its owner and founder, Thomas Jefferson, including a timeline of his life, his role in the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis & Clark, and famous quotations.
http://www.monticello.org/site/jefferson
The White House hosts the official biography of Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, who served from 1801 to 1809.
http://www.whitehouse.gov/about/presidents/thomasjefferson/
