Zachary Taylor
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Summary
Zachary Taylor was born on November 24, 1784[1], in Barboursville[2]. He died on July 9, 1850[3], in Washington, D.C.[4]. He worked as an army officer[5], statesperson[6], military officer[7], and politician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.34% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (19,792 views/month, #3,362 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: White House[10]
- Place of burial: Zachary Taylor National Cemetery[11]
- Father: Richard Taylor[12]
- Mother: Sarah Dabney Strother[13]
- Spouse: Margaret Taylor[14]
- Child: Sarah Knox Taylor[15], Mary Elizabeth Bliss[16], Richard Taylor[17], Ann Mackall Taylor[18], Octavia Taylor[19], Margaret Smith Taylor[20], Rodney[21]
- Country of citizenship: United States[22]
- Native language: English[23]
- Position held: President of the United States[24], President-elect of the United States[25], president[26]
- Educated at: Virginia Military Institute[27]
- Award received: Congressional Gold Medal[28], Thanks of Congress[29]
- Religion or worldview: Episcopal Church[30]
- Sex or gender: male[31]
- Family: Lee family[32]
- Member of political party: Whig Party[33]
- Military branch: United States Army[34]
- Commons category: Zachary Taylor[35]
- Military, police or special rank: major general[36]
- Cause of death: gastroenteritis[37], cholera[38]
- Commander of (DEPRECATED): Army of Occupation[39]
- Participated in conflict: War of 1812[40], Black Hawk War[41], Second Seminole War[42], Mexican-American War[43]
- Family name: Taylor[44]
- Given name: Zachary[45]
- Topic's main category: Category:Zachary Taylor[46]
- Commons gallery: Zachary Taylor[47]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Zachary Taylor include Mount Taylor[48], a stratovolcano[49], in United States[50] and Taylor County[51], a county of Florida[52], in United States[53], founded in 1856[54].
Why It Matters
Zachary Taylor has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[55] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]
Entities named for him include Mount Taylor[48], a stratovolcano[49], in United States[50] and Taylor County[51], a county of Florida[52], in United States[53], founded in 1856[54].
FAQs
Where was Zachary Taylor born?
Zachary Taylor's place of birth was Barboursville[2].
Where did Zachary Taylor die?
Zachary Taylor died in Washington, D.C.[4].
Who were Zachary Taylor's parents?
Zachary Taylor's father was Richard Taylor[12]. Zachary Taylor's mother was Sarah Dabney Strother[13].
Who was Zachary Taylor married to?
Zachary Taylor's spouses include Margaret Taylor[14].
What did Zachary Taylor do for work?
Zachary Taylor worked as an army officer[5], statesperson[6], military officer[7], and politician[8].
Where did Zachary Taylor go to school?
Zachary Taylor was educated at Virginia Military Institute[27].
What awards did Zachary Taylor receive?
Honors received include Congressional Gold Medal[28] and Thanks of Congress[29].