John Tyler

president of the United States from 1841 to 1845
Person human Q11881
John Tyler
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John Tyler

Summary

John Tyler is a human[1]. Born in Greenway Plantation[2], he… he was born on March 29, 1790[3]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. He died on January 18, 1862[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and statesperson[8]. He ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,011 views/month, #3,493 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • John Tyler's place of birth was Greenway Plantation[2].
  • John Tyler passed away in Richmond[4].
  • John Tyler was born on March 29, 1790[3].
  • John Tyler died on January 18, 1862[5].
  • Burial took place at Hollywood Cemetery[10].
  • John Tyler's father was John Tyler[11].
  • John Tyler's mother was Mary Marot Armistead[12].
  • Among John Tyler's spouses was Letitia Christian Tyler[13].
  • Among John Tyler's spouses was Julia Gardiner Tyler[14].
  • A child of John Tyler was David Gardiner Tyler[15].
  • A child of John Tyler was John Alexander Tyler[16].
  • A child of John Tyler was Lyon Gardiner Tyler[17].
  • A child of John Tyler was Letitia Tyler Semple[18].
  • A child of John Tyler was Robert Tyler[19].
  • A child of John Tyler was John Tyler, Jr.[20].
  • John Tyler held citizenship in United States[21].
  • English was John Tyler's native language[22].
  • John Tyler worked as a politician[6].
  • John Tyler's professions included lawyer[7].
  • John Tyler's professions included statesperson[8].
  • John Tyler held the position of President of the United States[23].
  • John Tyler held the position of member of the United States House of Representatives[24].
  • John Tyler held the position of Vice President of the United States[25].
  • John Tyler held the position of Governor of Virginia[26].
  • John Tyler held the position of United States senator[27].

Body

Origins and Family

John Tyler was born in Greenway Plantation[2]. He was born on March 29, 1790[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Mary Marot Armistead[12]. English was his native language[22].

Education

John Tyler was educated at College of William & Mary[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and statesperson[8]. Positions held include President of the United States[23], an elective office[29], in United States[30], founded in 1787[31]; member of the United States House of Representatives[24], a member of parliament[32], in United States[33]; Vice President of the United States[25], an elective office[34], in United States[35], founded in 1789[36]; Governor of Virginia[26], a governor[37], in United States[38], founded in 1776[39]; United States senator[27], a position[40], in United States[41]; and member of the Virginia House of Delegates[42], a position[43], in United States[44].

Personal Life

Spouses include Letitia Christian Tyler[13], a politician[45], 1790–1842[46], of United States[47] and Julia Gardiner Tyler[14], a politician[48], 1820–1889[49], of United States[50]. Children include David Gardiner Tyler[15], a politician[51], 1846–1927[52], of United States[53]; John Alexander Tyler[16], an engineer[54], 1848–1883[55]; Lyon Gardiner Tyler[17], a historian[56], 1853–1935[57], of United States[58]; Letitia Tyler Semple[18], 1821–1907[59]; Robert Tyler[19]; and John Tyler, Jr.[20]. His religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[60]. Political affiliations include Democratic Party[61], Whig Party[62], and Democratic-Republican Party[63].

Death and Burial

John Tyler died on January 18, 1862[5]. He passed away in Richmond[4]. The cause of death was stroke[64]. He is buried at Hollywood Cemetery[10].

Works and Contributions

Things named for John Tyler include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[65], a musical work/composition[66]; Tyler[67], a city in the United States[68], in United States[69], founded in 1846[70]; and Tyler County[71], a county of Texas[72], in United States[73], founded in 1846[74].

Why It Matters

John Tyler ranks in the top 0.35% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,011 views/month, #3,493 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[75] He is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[76]

Entities named for him include Tippecanoe and Tyler Too[65], a musical work/composition[66]; Tyler[67], a city in the United States[68], in United States[69], founded in 1846[70]; and Tyler County[71], a county of Texas[72], in United States[73], founded in 1846[74].

FAQs

Where was John Tyler born?

Born in Greenway Plantation[2], John Tyler…

Where did John Tyler die?

John Tyler died in Richmond[4].

Who were John Tyler's parents?

John Tyler's father was John Tyler[11]. John Tyler's mother was Mary Marot Armistead[12].

Who was John Tyler married to?

John Tyler's spouses include Letitia Christian Tyler[13] and Julia Gardiner Tyler[14].

What did John Tyler do for work?

John Tyler worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and statesperson[8].

Where did John Tyler go to school?

John Tyler was educated at College of William & Mary[28].

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  1. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation politician, lawyer, statesperson
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    Cause of death stroke
    Participated in conflict War of 1812
    Archives at Louis Round Wilson Library
    Mother Mary Marot Armistead
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